Tartridge Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Could you not buy some of those air canister things to pump the tyre up ← https://www.notubes.com/support_detailed.ph...a25c7408cc54c16 You cannot use CO2 inflation :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 https://www.notubes.com/support_detailed.ph...a25c7408cc54c16 You cannot use CO2 inflation :blink: ← Ha nice you'll be riding with a lump of latex in your tyre (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Do you reckon it'll work on Koxx rims with some serious duct-taping? If not, Echo are gonna see a lot more interest in their rims... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultiv8ed ::Chris:: Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 i wouldn't mind trying it on my front wheel but i don't think it wud work on my onza hog rim with drilled side walls lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 So this latex is lighter than a standard tube ehh, cool! May try it as I can't be arsed with fixing punctures anymore :"> that puncture test is mighty impressive and there is no problems with tire roll at low pressures and air leaking out the side? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 there is no problems with tire roll at low pressures and air leaking out the side? ← They claim that, but i'd advise checking some XC and maybe DH forums before buying a kit... US ones too, since the NoTubes kit isnt that popular over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I take it something like this would work :) Mike where did you get your rim strips from? :blink: ← Yeah, that latex'll be fine. :) The rim strip i'm using is a proper notubes one i bought (for dirt cheap, cheers) from Ali C, but i've butchered a 20" tube, and once stretched round the rim, is perfectly fine. (Y) If you're using 20"/19" rims, then you can get a 12" tube for cheap from either an LBS, or a unicycling shop. (Google...) Yep, great for making a mould of your nob too :) I would guess rim strips are nothing special, since its a home-made affair... normal plastic rim tape + some glue + sealing tape? ← The rim strips are the actual bit with the valve, so making one, and attatching the valve securely would be pretty hard! I think i'll just buy some more of Stan's stuff and hopw it works on my Koxx rims :P ← You really don't need the stan's stuff, it's a lot more expensive, and although seals a little quicker, does exactly the same job! Anyway... this may be of use: https://www.notubes.com/support_detailed.ph...a25c7408cc54c16 ← Just for the record, i didn't drill the inner wall of my rim, and it's fine. :) Do you reckon it'll work on Koxx rims with some serious duct-taping? If not, Echo are gonna see a lot more interest in their rims... ← I doubt it, i spent a few hours trying, and just couldn't get it to seal successfully. Every so-often on the rim, there's 2 small holes about 2" apart, right near the sidewalls, and so are very hard to seal! They claim that, but i'd advise checking some XC and maybe DH forums before buying a kit... US ones too, since the NoTubes kit isnt that popular over here. ← Well, i would've been (and was) sceptical about that, but with my front tyre at very low pressure i had a nasty crash in birmingham, which powered my front wheel sideways into the step, which put 2 ~5mm gashes in my tyre, and i originally thought it was the seal broken, but no, it was fine! Admitedly, the latex couldn't seal a big gash in my tyre, but i just sanded it down (all without taking the tyre and wheel off), and applied 2 inner tube patches, pumped it up, and is fine! :) Mike. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 to get extra security of tyre fold, pour more latex on the bead of the tyre when its on the rim and inflated, that realy helps to create a strong flexible bond. I did it on a wheel of mine and inflated it to 10psi (after properly seating it) and no matter how hard I tryed, I couldnt get any air to escape when pushing the sidewall off the rim. I also wacked the wheel against a corner still at 10psi and it just wouldnt puncture! I put big dents in the wheel trying :blink: You can seal drilled rims (even drilled sidewalls). You just do as mike was saying about using the 12" tubes to seal 20" bikes, well you get a 20" tube, stretch it over your rim and slit it down the middle. Spread the tube over the sidewall of the rim and clean it. Then put your tyre on whith the tube still stretched over the rim and seal it with the latex. When its all sealed, cut off the remaining tube flush with the tyre. That seals everything from holes in the rim and I think creates extra ressistance to folding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 How about just putting a bit of the latex stuff inside an innertube? Not for the weight weanies but surely will have the same none puncture effect without the sealing issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 How about just putting a bit of the latex stuff inside an innertube? Not for the weight weanies but surely will have the same none puncture effect without the sealing issues? ← I'd be very surprised if it worked for pinches though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Im blonde :blink: :"> ← Only cos you bleached it, gay LEON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonPace Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'd be very surprised if it worked for pinches though. ← did you not just watch that video where he shoves a load of beastly tools into the tyre, if it repairs after that...a pinch shouldn't be bad at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 did you not just watch that video where he shoves a load of beastly tools into the tyre, if it repairs after that...a pinch shouldn't be bad at all! ← Not really, even a 1/4" screw driver won't put a 1/4" hole in the tyre, as it will stretch around the screwdriver when it's inserted, then return to a smaller hole once pulled out. :blink: A pinch could easily put a 12mm gash in an inner tube! Something which i doubt the latex would easily seal, plus it needs the rush of air escaping to actually dry it... Still definately worth a try! (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Pinch on a tyre will be considerably smaller than that on the tube. Maybe even not exsistant most of the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Make Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I asked Stan's No Tubes do they have 20" kits, they said that they have/could make them. :ermm: I will get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Pinch on a tyre will be considerably smaller than that on the tube. Maybe even not exsistant most of the time... ← Nah, the thing is with not running a tube is that it's impossible to pinch! Pinches happen because the tyre with a sharp edge actually pinches the tube, whereas without a tube, there's nothing to pinch! :lol: I asked Stan's No Tubes do they have 20" kits, they said that they have/could make them. :ermm: I will get some. ← And pay like £45 for a kit? Lovely! £10 is all you need. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Pinches have been reported on these tubeless tyres, on super skinny XC tyres at very high speed, on very square rocks, it is not going to happen on a big mofo DH tyre. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 did you not just watch that video where he shoves a load of beastly tools into the tyre, if it repairs after that...a pinch shouldn't be bad at all! ← Yeah, I saw it ages ago if it's the one I'm tihnking of. Quite impressive, but if I remember rightly, the site says it doesn't work for pinches? Pinches have been reported on these tubeless tyres, on super skinny XC tyres at very high speed, on very square rocks, it is not going to happen on a big mofo DH tyre. (Y) ← Yeah. But if you're not getting pinches using a DH tyre, you may as well go for something a bit lighter (Megablaster?). But then that might pinch (Y) I know what I mean, obviously not making it too clear though (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Yeh but then you'd lose that "bounce" you get from thick tyres, also megablasters aren't meant to be too grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Yeh but then you'd lose that "bounce" you get from thick tyres, also megablasters aren't meant to be too grippy. ← I used one a while back. The grip was good (Although possibly not on a par with the power of the Maxxis), but I got pinches all the time (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) How about when you want to grind your rim? Do you have to redo the whole process, or am I being thick? :"> - Edit - sorry I should have paid more attention lol (Y) Edited March 2, 2005 by UrbanLegend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Your thick, i have NO IDEA! how the hell this thing works HINT HINT i want a dumb guide please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 https://www.notubes.com/movieinstall.php?os...a25c7408cc54c16 (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted March 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) Jeez dave, it's really not that hard. (Y) When layed flat, the liquid latex will run to the side of the tyre, dry, and make a seal between the rim and tyre. Repeat on both sides. Alot of the latex stays liquid, and when you get a hole in the tyre, it comes out a little, and quickly dries. Mike. *Pats *special* dave on the back. Edited March 2, 2005 by fatmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 thank you mike *Twitches a little bit and plays with colourd balls.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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