CRUZBIKE A67 WHEEL SET TUBLESS CONVERSION

[Always-Learnin]

So, I was thinking about trying to convert my A67 Wheel set to tubeless. Has anyone done this with this wheel set? If so, can you tell me which Stan's No Tube Kit I should use?

TIA

 

[Tuloose]

I converted my Cruzbike wheels to tubeless by exchanging the rims for Flo tubeless rims of the same depth - 35mm I believe. The CB rims are not tubeless specific.
I was able to keep the hubs & spokes this way. I love the loud ratcheting noise of the rear hub. I like to power up as l come up behind riders and pass them as I coast by with the noisy hub letting them know I'm just coasting.
It is my understanding that if you do not use tubeless specific rims your tubeless wheels may fail possibly causing injury.
I used Stan's narrow tape, valve stems and sealant.

 

[LarryOz]

It is my understanding that if you do not use tubeless specific rims your tubeless wheels may fail possibly causing injury.
I used Stan's narrow tape, valve stems and sealant.

I concur - not a good idea to convert non-tubeless wheels to tubeless. It is just not worth the risk.
True tubeless wheel sets are coming down in price too, so easier to purchase.
p.s If you are not doing it to pick up speed increase, you can have a similar level of protection by putting sealant into you tubes also.

 

[chicorider]

Most modern road rims can be converted to tubeless. The important part is to use road tubeless specific tires. You can't fudge there; a road tubeless tire bead does not stretch and will stay on the rim at higher pressures, while a regular Kevlar tire bead will, if used tubeless, stretch just enough to blow off a rim at higher pressures, perhaps during a tight downhill corner.

Remove the current rim tape from your wheels, clean the rim beds with rubbing alcohol, wrap each wheel with two rounds of the appropriate width Stan's yellow tape (there are videos online of how to do this), consider added optional step below, seat the tires onto the rim beads, deflate the tire, pull out the valve core, add 2-3 oz. of sealant through the valve stem, install the valve core, re-inflate, ride.

When I first tape up a rim, I will do the first ride with a tube installed. The air pressure, plus the force applied by riding presses the tape firmly in place for when you go tubeless. It's added work, but I've never had to re-tape a rim down the road after taking this added step.

 

[Always-Learnin]

Thanks guys... I decided to bite the bullet and purchased a set of FLO carbon clinchers - 60 rear and 45 front...per the master's suggestion (Ratz). Excited to get them.

 

[paco1961]

Another option if you are not looking for pure speed - tire liners. I love tubeless and run my mtb that way. When I rode my DF gravel bike it was always tubeless. If you don’t want to make the tubeless plunge but want the puncture protection, Mr Toughy tire liners are awesome. I have taken brand new tires all the way to bare threads without a single flat. The extra light model is not much of a weight penalty and virtually eliminates flats. And anything that keeps me from having to change a front CB tube on the road is a big plus!

 

[3WHELZ]

You will not regret your decision. They are excellent wheels. I would suggest going with a 28mm tire, smoother ride and more protection for those carbon rims.

 

[Always-Learnin]

You will not regret your decision. They are excellent wheels. I would suggest going with a 28mm tire, smoother ride and more protection for those carbon rims.

I was under the impression that 28mm tires wouldn't fit on my Silvio 2.0. Am I wrong about that?

 

[3WHELZ]

I have the 28mm on an S40. I did not give it a try when I had a 1.0.

 

[Jeremy S]

I was under the impression that 28mm tires wouldn't fit on my Silvio 2.0. Am I wrong about that?

I have 28mm tires on my Silvio 2.0 (Continental 4 Season).

 

[castlerobber]

I was under the impression that 28mm tires wouldn't fit on my Silvio 2.0. Am I wrong about that?

I had 28mm Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy (Panaracer) tires on my Silvio 1.5. The Continental 4 Seasons tires on my S30 are nominally 28mm, but 26mm by actual measure on my particular wheels.

 

[Always-Learnin]

Thanks guys...I guess I've been listening to "fake news".