Everything I have read on the subject seems to suggest the system works best for pressures under 45psi. That was the reccomended high on Stan's Raven cross tire, 700x35. The biggest problem will be the threat of the tire rolling off the rim. Second to that is the sealant of choice eating at the tire insides and breaking down the rubber of a non UST tire. This is becoming less of an issue I think as even stan's is reducing the amount of amonia they use in their formula.
The 23 mm road tires they are selling are another animal all together, and I thik are intended to be used with the wheel sets they are selling. What we need is somebody to work on a tubeless ready tire design for 700x38 and 42 so that we can have a the all arounder tire of our dreams with the ability to stay below the 45psi range on the tires for most of our weight ranges. If I were to experiment with this I think I would start with a set of wire bead schwalbe tires 42 or bigger, maybe play with a set of 45mm panaracer firecross on your 29er to see how it goes with the lower volume. Just take it slow for a bit, keeping the damage to a mess of latex and not loosing your teeth. Putting latex into your tubes, as will slime, can help with the flats, bue is a another can of worms and challenges. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Jan 20, 11:47 pm, cyclotourist <[email protected]> wrote: > Today I pulled my Rivy down from the hook and find the rear tire flat. > <a > href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6733538469/in/photostream/";>Yep, > another goathead. </a> I don't know how often this happens, but lets > just say I've gone through a 100 pack of Rema tubes in the last few > years! So I'm kinda' considering going tubeless with this bike. Sun > CR-18 rims and 35mm Paselas. I have my 29er set up that way and love > it, but have Stans rims etc. > > Any experiences positive or negative with a set up like this? > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
