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Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
Stan's tubeless system converts your existing wheel set to tubeless. It allows you to use either standard or tubeless tyres, saving hundreds of dollars and weight over purchasing other Tubeless Systems.
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6 of 6(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
Review 1 for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
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SeanTOKYOSmith
City: TOKYO, JAPAN
Age:25-34
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
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Mountain Biker
Date:August 11, 2010
Easier than you'd think.
Pros: Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Versatile, easy to install
Cons: not extemely light
"Tubeless conversions??
Sounds complicated and difficult.
May be I should leave this part to the LBS.
Sounds complicated and difficult.
May be I should leave this part to the LBS.
Yeah, that's what I thought at the beginning.
But if you watch the Stan's web video carefully 2 or 3 times, and also reading the instructions it not that difficult.
But if you watch the Stan's web video carefully 2 or 3 times, and also reading the instructions it not that difficult.
INSTALL
I would say using a compressor at the gas station is the most important part. That will make the install way easy. Other than that, it's much easier than you think.
I would say using a compressor at the gas station is the most important part. That will make the install way easy. Other than that, it's much easier than you think.
RIDE
You can go low pressure, so the traction increases on dirt. Also the tire feels more soft and grabs the surface better. And you get a little lighter wheel that gives you a lighter pedal feel.
You can go low pressure, so the traction increases on dirt. Also the tire feels more soft and grabs the surface better. And you get a little lighter wheel that gives you a lighter pedal feel.
WEIGHT
You won't need the tubes, but you install the molded rim strip with a valve on it . Also there is the sealant. Rim strips are like a half cut tube. So you wont loose weight that much totally. Don't compare with the full "notubes" wheels using "ZTR" rims.
You won't need the tubes, but you install the molded rim strip with a valve on it . Also there is the sealant. Rim strips are like a half cut tube. So you wont loose weight that much totally. Don't compare with the full "notubes" wheels using "ZTR" rims.
CONCLUSION
It was easier than I thought. They weight I lost wasn't that big, but the rides was better and increased traction. If you ride seriously, it would be great. If you are a weight weanie, it wont get you surprisingly light weight, get a "ZTR" rim and build a new rim. The rim it self is light, and you won't need a molded rim strip.
Back to the Tubeless System Kit, with small budget you can improve the tire traction and slightly lighter pedal feel.
It was easier than I thought. They weight I lost wasn't that big, but the rides was better and increased traction. If you ride seriously, it would be great. If you are a weight weanie, it wont get you surprisingly light weight, get a "ZTR" rim and build a new rim. The rim it self is light, and you won't need a molded rim strip.
Back to the Tubeless System Kit, with small budget you can improve the tire traction and slightly lighter pedal feel.
INSTRUCTION
1.Clean you rims
2. Keep the rim strips you used with the tube on the rim, and put the molded rim strip to go tubeless.
3. Check the rim strips so they leave a space on the rim hook to fit the tire bead. If the overlap the rim hooks, take of the original rim strips underneath. Add that scotch tape-like rim tape and put the molded rim strip on again.
4. Fit the tire on. Do it with your hand for easier results. If its too hard use a plastic tire lever.
5. Stan's suggests on using soap water solution but I didn't need it. Keep it until you can't do it my way.
6. Go to your local Gas station and fill the air with high pressure compressor. You can use your floor pump too, but it's gonna be a hard work, so I'd suggest the easy way.
7. Once your tire is fully pumped up you can do it again with you floor pump too. Fill in the sealants and re-fill the air.
8. shake your wheels sideways, like your waving with a wheel. That'll seal the tire beads. Do it 360.
9. Leave it for few hours and confirm there are no leaks."
1.Clean you rims
2. Keep the rim strips you used with the tube on the rim, and put the molded rim strip to go tubeless.
3. Check the rim strips so they leave a space on the rim hook to fit the tire bead. If the overlap the rim hooks, take of the original rim strips underneath. Add that scotch tape-like rim tape and put the molded rim strip on again.
4. Fit the tire on. Do it with your hand for easier results. If its too hard use a plastic tire lever.
5. Stan's suggests on using soap water solution but I didn't need it. Keep it until you can't do it my way.
6. Go to your local Gas station and fill the air with high pressure compressor. You can use your floor pump too, but it's gonna be a hard work, so I'd suggest the easy way.
7. Once your tire is fully pumped up you can do it again with you floor pump too. Fill in the sealants and re-fill the air.
8. shake your wheels sideways, like your waving with a wheel. That'll seal the tire beads. Do it 360.
9. Leave it for few hours and confirm there are no leaks."
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Review 2 for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
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DownSideUp
Date:June 24, 2011
Great bit of kit
Pros: Durable, Great Value, High Quality, Good Fit
"Great bit of kit.
It doesn't require UST tyres or wheels and would make a great alternative if you wish to have tubeless tyres without paying a premium for UST gear."
It doesn't require UST tyres or wheels and would make a great alternative if you wish to have tubeless tyres without paying a premium for UST gear."
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Review 3 for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
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Steeley73
Date:June 5, 2011
Top product
Pros: High Quality, Lightweight, good feel through the tyres
"I had reservations about going tubeless, but this product is really easy to fit, the instructions are easy to follow, with a video available to watch on their web."
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Review 4 for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
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NiXXXO
City: Moscow, Russia
Country:Russia
Age:25-34
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Date:February 10, 2010
Good tubeless solution
Pros: High Quality, Lightweight, Versatile
Cons: Expensive, Poor Fit
"Really nice piece of kit. Works well, but setup is too tricky. You have to follow all instructions and it's best to watch installation movie on notubes site. Pricey for two rim stripes, tape and sealant set. But still a nice product."
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Review 5 for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
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YETIBJ
City: Manchester
Age:35-44
Interest:Down Hill MTB
Level:Occasional
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Mountain Biker
Date:July 22, 2009
Great Conversion Kit
Pros: fit and forget
Cons: Expensive
"Bought the kit to convert my sun MTX and old Mavic 519 rims (the Mavic was wider than the stated maximum but it still worked fine). I used this kit with some new maxxis high roller UST tyres and once on were air tight and trouble free.
Fitting is tricky - the instructions tell you to drill a big hole in the inner rim...seemed a bit drastic to me so didnt bother. I ended up using a compressor to get the tyre to seat properly as you need a big intital blast of air to get it to seal....appartently taking the valve core out helps enormously. They actually sealed without any sealant in them...but added it as a backup...I added a lot more than stated as the tyres are pretty big.
The fitting video on Youtube is worth watching...
Used the wheels for 2 weeks in the Alps and did the Mega on them...no loss of air, no signs of punctures etc...and have convinced myself they roll faster....overall a great product...once you get over the intial cost."
Fitting is tricky - the instructions tell you to drill a big hole in the inner rim...seemed a bit drastic to me so didnt bother. I ended up using a compressor to get the tyre to seat properly as you need a big intital blast of air to get it to seal....appartently taking the valve core out helps enormously. They actually sealed without any sealant in them...but added it as a backup...I added a lot more than stated as the tyres are pretty big.
The fitting video on Youtube is worth watching...
Used the wheels for 2 weeks in the Alps and did the Mega on them...no loss of air, no signs of punctures etc...and have convinced myself they roll faster....overall a great product...once you get over the intial cost."
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Review 6 for Stans No Tubes Freeride Tubeless Kit
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funtimefrankie
City: Fleetwood
Age:25-34
Interest:Down Hill MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Mountain Biker
Date:July 14, 2009
worth its weight in gold
Pros: Lightweight
Cons: Expensive
"First impression was this is an an expensive piece of kit however once installed you will never look back unless you slice a tyre and have to put an inner tube back in. Be warned select the right kit for your rims their website lists them and some helpful hints.
There is plenty enough liquid sealant for top ups should you require it and if you follow to the letter installation shouldn't present any problems.Adequate nylon tape is supplied rim rubbers look good quality.
All in a must for everyone whether you are tired of getting flats or want to lose some bike weight."
There is plenty enough liquid sealant for top ups should you require it and if you follow to the letter installation shouldn't present any problems.Adequate nylon tape is supplied rim rubbers look good quality.
All in a must for everyone whether you are tired of getting flats or want to lose some bike weight."
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