Tubeless Rim Strip?

Has anyone tried converting their unicycle to a 'tubeless setup'
(http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/go...tubeless.htm)?

-Pros
* Lower inflation pressures
* Better bump absorption
* Better control
* Reduced rotating weight
* No pinch-flats
Cons
* Costs more
* Messy sealant
* Backup tube required
* Power inflator required
-


--
BluntRM

“Condemn me, it does not matter, history will absolve me.”
------------------------------------------------------------------------
BluntRM's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12994
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

That would be cool to try, can you do it on any rim?


--
Evan Byrne
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Evan Byrne's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9367
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

that sounds kind of weird.. id prefer to stick with a tube


--
vuniw

ehh i didnt make this up but it takes twice the man (or woman) to ride
half the bike and im sure everybody agrees

unicycle isnt a hobby, its a life style
------------------------------------------------------------------------
vuniw's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12772
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

dont ppl do this on cokers ?


--
maxisback

Hey ur mom is my signature
------------------------------------------------------------------------
maxisback's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10885
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

Evan Byrne wrote:
That would be cool to try, can you do it on any rim?



It looks like there are specialized rim and tire sets, but any rim
could possibly be converted with a rim strip and some tire sealant.


--
BluntRM

“Condemn me, it does not matter, history will absolve me.”
------------------------------------------------------------------------
BluntRM's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12994
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

maxisback wrote:
dont ppl do this on cokers ?



I think it is more common with larger tires.


--
BluntRM

“Condemn me, it does not matter, history will absolve me.”
------------------------------------------------------------------------
BluntRM's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12994
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

BluntRM wrote:
I think it is more common with larger tires.




Larger meaning wider, or larger diameter?


--
Evan Byrne
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Evan Byrne's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9367
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

Evan Byrne wrote:
Larger meaning wider, or larger diameter?



Both. I read that at least 2.1" on the tire is recommended and it seems
like bicyclists do this a lot for their 29er's.


--
BluntRM

“Condemn me, it does not matter, history will absolve me.”
------------------------------------------------------------------------
BluntRM's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12994
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

http://www.notubes.com/
they sell a kit to convertmost rims to tubeless


--
stuckinwheeliemode
------------------------------------------------------------------------
stuckinwheeliemode's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/11984
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008

My understanding is that it's generally done for larger diameter tyres
that are used for muni and long distance. I read on a previous thread
that a tubeless trials wouldn't work: start doing drops and they'll
just spew sealant and go flat.

I'm considering getting a Stan's Notubes setup for my 36" - if you
e-mail Stan he can supply a 36er rim strip, as well as the more
"normal" sizes advertised on his website.


--
mark williamson

Dave: Just a question. What use is a unicyle with no seat? And no
pedals!
Mark: To answer a question with a question: What use is a skateboard?
Dave: Skateboards have wheels.
Mark: My wheel has a wheel!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
mark williamson's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/11301
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/53008