Tubeless tires for a cyclocross bike
09-06-19, 06:54 AM
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Tubeless tires for a cyclocross bike
What is the easiest tubeless tire that is at least 35 mm to change that is tubeless for a cyclocross bike. Do tubeless tires need special rims? I saw a video showing the Mavic tubeless tire and how easy it is to change...
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09-06-19, 07:05 AM
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Unless you're using a Mavic UST wheel + tire combo, tubeless tire mounting runs the gamut-- some tires will pop right on and seat with a floor pump, some tires will fight you like they get money if they win.
Beyond that, the tire you use will be determined mostly by what tread you need. Semi-slick? Small knobs? Staggered knobs? There's all kinds.
Beyond that, the tire you use will be determined mostly by what tread you need. Semi-slick? Small knobs? Staggered knobs? There's all kinds.
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If you have a UST rim, then it's pretty damn easy to get a tire on and seated.
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I went tubeless because I didn't want to have to mess with my tires as often. It can be a project.
09-07-19, 05:44 AM
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Are there any tubless tires that work with the standard rims that came with your. bike or are there special rims for tubeless tires?
09-08-19, 08:28 AM
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09-08-19, 05:09 PM
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If you feel like experimenting, buy some tubeless rim tape a pair of valve stems and some sealant and try it with the rims you have. I have a pair of non-tubeless rims I did the above to and they work great with tubeless tires. I have yet to have a tubeless tire that I could not mount by hand or with one tire tool, some take a compressor to get them to seal others seal with a floor pump.
If you are buying new get tubeless ready rims and tires.
If you are buying new get tubeless ready rims and tires.
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My experience is with Mavic Ksyrium Elite USTs and their Yksion tires. They are sold as a set...as in tire and wheel come together w/tire mounted but not inflated. As I recall the front & rear w/tires cost me under $500 delivered. Setting them up, as in seating tthe tires and putting sealant in, was easy. They were inflated easily with a floor pump. I've done this for 3 road bikes so far. I have used them for about 4 months and they are stunning. In addition to zero flats, the are lighter, more comfortable and roll effortlessly.
