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I've often read on previous posts that you only need 20quid to go tubeless but looking at everything I need its looking a little pricier 😕
[url= http://http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Tyres++Tubes/Tubeless+Kits++Parts/Tubeless+Accessories/No+Tubes+Standard+Tubeless+Kit_2544.htm ]This seems pricey but is it over kill for what I need?[/url]
Plus is this suitable for Crest 26"?
Or should I be looking at going for the bits separate?
That kit's for converting non-tubeless rims to tubeless. You don't need the rim strips on Crests, you can use [url= http://is.gd/fCMU0N ]Stans yellow tape[/url] and [url= http://is.gd/4W3QuU ]separate valves[/url]. Shop around and you should be able to find them cheaper than that. You'll need some [url= http://is.gd/tohjei ]sealant[/url] too. (Bear in mind that the tape and sealant in those quantities will do more than one pair of wheels.)
[Edit: see what honourablegeorge says below, much better value!]
The only problem with that^^^^^^^^ is that you get just enough sealant for 2 wheels. I ended up having to buy some more after making a complete balls up of the first wheel. Otherwise thats all you will need.
It's worth getting a reasonable amount of sealant in anyway for contingencies and repairs, a pint or so, say. It's a consumable really, like chain lube and brake pads and whatnot.
cheers for the input!
I was always under the impression that I needed the valves on the rubber innertube-like rings,
However after actually watching [url=
I realize that I you don't!
This will sort you outhttp://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49111
It does say that its used with Flows, doesn't mention Crests or what size the tape is?
I know Flows are slightly wider than crests, I assume the yellow tape will be the same?!
I know Flows are slightly wider than crests, I assume the yellow tape will be the same?!
If it's for Flows it'll be the 25mm stuff but [url= http://www.notubes.com/Tape-C17.aspx ]it says here[/url] that it's fine for Crests too.
If it's for Flows it'll be the 25mm stuff but it says here that it's fine for Crests too.
😀 🙂