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I'm running ghetto tubeless and Ghetto badboy tubeless on my wheels - I've noticed my wheels need truing and spoke tightening.

Can I do this without taking the tyre off or do I have to remove the tyre and then redo the tubeless afterwards?


 
Posted : 04/05/2010 8:56 pm
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As long as it's not too bad it's do-able, but better & easier if you take the tyre off.
Why does it need re tensioning though? Is it a cheap build, as a decent build should never need re tensioning?


 
Posted : 04/05/2010 8:59 pm
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what is ghetto bad bwoy tubeless, err, blud ??


 
Posted : 04/05/2010 9:04 pm
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Was built up about 18months ago and had some fair abuse recently so I'm not surprised the tension is out.

Ghetto = using 20inch tube

Ghetto badboy = using gaffer tape


 
Posted : 04/05/2010 9:13 pm
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what is ghetto bad bwoy tubeless, err, blud ??

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ah...i am also a badboy...represent.


 
Posted : 04/05/2010 9:13 pm
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No matter how much abuse, if built properly they shouldn't loosen, unless you've got a flat spot in the rim,
Might be worth trying a drop on spoke freeze or similar if it causes a problem.


 
Posted : 04/05/2010 10:01 pm