Options for tubeless MTB rims

A customer has asked me to build him a set of tubeless MTB wheels. He
does not want to do a tubeless convesion through the likes of Stan's
NoTubes. He wants to use a UST tubeless tyre on a proper tubeless rim.

What are my options?

Mavic's tubeless rim options come with special nipples that insert
from the inside, leaving the inner bed without any holes. Is that the
only option?

How do other rim manufacturers overcome the problem with holes in the
spoke bed?

Johan Bornman

On Nov 12, 10:10 am, Johan Bornman wrote:
A customer has asked me to build him a set of tubeless MTB wheels. He
does not want to do a tubeless convesion through the likes of Stan's
NoTubes. He wants to use a UST tubeless tyre on a proper tubeless rim.

What are my options?

Mavic's tubeless rim options come with special nipples that insert
from the inside, leaving the inner bed without any holes. Is that the
only option?

How do other rim manufacturers overcome the problem with holes in the
spoke bed?

Johan Bornman

Bontrager makes a tubeless setup using a special rim strip that
plugged into the spoke holes. I believe that Shimano now makes rims
that work the same way as the Mavic, where the spoke is threaded at
both ends with the nipples at the hub. Rim plugs may work as well, but
not sure about that.

Just read this about some new Specialized rims that may be of
interest, as there's apparently a UST standard which, if not followed,
restricts tire choices: http://newflavors.bicycling.com/2007...lized-rov.html.

Also, FWIW, most riders I know use Stans in conjunction even with
proprietary tubeless rim/tire setups. AND carry an extra tube.

Too bad the "Oliver's Yes Tubes" seems to be down....

/s

On Nov 12, 5:35 pm, Scott Gordo wrote:
On Nov 12, 10:10 am, Johan Bornman wrote:

Also, FWIW, most riders I know use Stans in conjunction even with
proprietary tubeless rim/tire setups. AND carry an extra tube.

Too bad the "Oliver's Yes Tubes" seems to be down....

/s

Thanks Scott