The Velocity A 23 is also tubeless compatible and comes in 26" On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:09:05 PM UTC-5 jmanw...@gmail.com wrote:
> Velocity cliffhanger is the only rim brake 26 tubeless ready that I know > of! > > On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:38 PM Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> One more remark: I hate heavy thorn proof tires -- they're not really >> "proof," only resistant, and pre-modern-sealant, I simply fixed a lot of >> flats; I used up most of 200 Rema patches every year; it was just the price >> to ride decent tires. >> >> But I did find one tire that rolled acceptably and was *almost* proof >> against goatheads even without any sealant: the Schwalbe Big Apple. They >> used to make this in a 26" size, but whether they still do, or whether it's >> still the same nice-rolling tire it was then, I don't know; this was 10 >> years ago or more. I'd say that on dirt, the Big Apple is almost proof >> against thorns -- I'd come off the dirt with literally scores embedded in >> each tire; brush them off, ride on, no leak a day later. On pavement, only >> a few got through in miles of riding compared to the other, lighter tires I >> used. >> >> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I've dealt with goathead flats for decades, and modern sealants are the >>> best solution by far. I've used sealant in tubes (Orange Seal, regular >>> formula works in tubes while the "Endurance" formula does not), and as long >>> as the pressure is at least 40 psi it should fix the problem. It certainly >>> works well at 50 or 60 psi. >>> >>> But for pressures lower than about 40 psi I find sealant does not work >>> well in tubes; I guess there's not enough pressue to get the sealant into >>> the hole in the tube. But sealants work fine in tubeless tires even at 15 >>> or 12 psi, IME. >>> >>> Tubeless tire setups require a tire with special beads for tight fit, >>> plus a good buildup of of Stan's No Tubes rim tape on the rim bed. This can >>> be done even with rims *not* designed for tubeless tires, as long as >>> the rim bed is built up sufficiently with the tape so that the tire beads >>> can fit firmly against the insides of the rim; too little tape and it is >>> only air pressure holding the beads in place, which can lead to problems >>> great and small. >>> >>> Since beads seem to stretch, and since you'll have to top up the sealant >>> every 3 months or so, you'll have to be ready to add another layer of tape >>> to regain the tight fit; then get the tight beads back in place against the >>> rim walls. I just bought a cheap air compressor to do so >>> >>> Easier all around if you switch to tubeless compatible rims as well as >>> tubeless tires; but finding tubeless rims for rim brakes in the 26" size >>> may be hard. Perhaps others can speak up. >>> >>> Upshot: try 2 fl oz of Orange Seal regular formula in your tubes. If >>> that doesn't work, get your rims set up for tubeless tires, and buy some >>> tubeless-ready tires and be prepared to adjust the setup after 3 months or >>> so with another layer of rim tape. I use the Rene Herse Naches Pass, 26" X >>> 1.8". Very light and very nice rolling, but expensive. >>> >>> Finally, while sealant properly used will prevent thorn flats, it may >>> well not seal bigger holes, so you'll need backup: spare tube or tubes if >>> you are using tubes; I put sealant in my spare tubes when I use them; or, >>> if your tires are tubeless, a plug kit, or else a tube to install for >>> emergencies only. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 1:20 PM Christine Justice <ezre...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello, >>>> I'm Christine from Denver, CO. I'm a mom to three cats, one dog, and >>>> one Rivendell. The Riv is a Clem H I bought new in 2019. All the parts are >>>> stock except the handlebars. I swapped out the Bosco's for Velo Orange >>>> Milan bars. The Bosco bars made the bike feel too small for me (I'm 5'5" >>>> and it's the 45 size), and the Milan bars give me a semi-upright position >>>> that makes it feel just right. This is my "do everything bike". Shopping, >>>> touring, gravel riding, commuting, it's the bike I prefer for most things. >>>> I have covered up the "JR", in "Clem Smith JR" with a Clementine sticker. >>>> This bike is most certainly not a Junior, she is a classy lady! >>>> >>>> Early last year, I moved to Colorado. I had no idea what a goat head >>>> was before moving here. Now unfortunately, I am well acquainted. I swapped >>>> out the tires on all my bikes to Schwalbe Marathons to battle the buggers. >>>> I'm still getting some flats though. Is going tubeless worth the mess and >>>> expense? I can't use these Marathons, they are the standard wire bead >>>> version. And has anybody tried using the stock Clem wheels set up >>>> tubelessly? I would already need new tires, and a better pump. So I think >>>> new wheels are out of my budget. >>>> Frustrated with flats, >>>> Christine[image: IMG_1926.jpeg] >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ffb61a5e-5f1f-4b38-9701-c9717bbded5cn%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ffb61a5e-5f1f-4b38-9701-c9717bbded5cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Patrick Moore >>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>> >>> >> >> -- >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Patrick Moore >> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfguo_ho9ijGLBc%3DOvxiiVUsoC6ARE8hq7KHXwnWx8SQhmA%40mail.gmail.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfguo_ho9ijGLBc%3DOvxiiVUsoC6ARE8hq7KHXwnWx8SQhmA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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