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I have had my front and rear wheel on my G450X converted over to tubeless, using a chap with a good reputation in Hermanus (details on request).
Around R2k, followed a good few people who have had it done, with good/great results...
1. i ride alone, a lot, so it is extra insurance for me, being able to repair quickly (snotty), and then push on again..
2. the 450 is a good candidate for this procedure, since i do not carry heavy loads/do not exceed 110km on tar, etc...
3. we have managed to leave the FRONT rim-lock in place, further ensuring the tire stays where it ought to - on the rim...
4. he was unable to re-insert the rear rim lock - will need to find out why not?
5. cost was
6. I supplied two 90-degree valves, which means it is now super-easy to use the gas stations air pump connector...
7. only small problem was, they followed my recommendation to fit the REAR 90-degree valve to face 'uphill' when bike is on side-stand, and then..... fitted the front wheel facing left! :director:
8. I used brand new tires designed for tube AND tubeless (start flaming me now!
), but the Heidenau K60 is a good compromise between long life, grip, as well as stiff sidewall - in any case, i seldom let my tires down unless i am really in thick sand, so less chance of rim damage and tire slipping on rim.
9 I will be carrying a spare, light-duty tube for emergencies (just one tube), considering carrying a 20" inch tube, which will STRETCH TO 21 INCH FRONT WHEEL, and COMPRESS to 18' inch rear wheel - ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS PLAN?
10. changing a tube on a front-wheel is a relatively QUICK process, but on a loaded rear, with no center stand, in the Karoo sun, mehhh...!
Would welcome ANY words of caution/suggestion for improvement/tips & tricks, etc!
Will report back how they perform, but they have not leaked in the last 2 weeks.
cheers
Chris
ps: my chain is not rusty/dry, but it IS covered in Tankwa-dust!
Around R2k, followed a good few people who have had it done, with good/great results...
1. i ride alone, a lot, so it is extra insurance for me, being able to repair quickly (snotty), and then push on again..
2. the 450 is a good candidate for this procedure, since i do not carry heavy loads/do not exceed 110km on tar, etc...
3. we have managed to leave the FRONT rim-lock in place, further ensuring the tire stays where it ought to - on the rim...
4. he was unable to re-insert the rear rim lock - will need to find out why not?
5. cost was
6. I supplied two 90-degree valves, which means it is now super-easy to use the gas stations air pump connector...
7. only small problem was, they followed my recommendation to fit the REAR 90-degree valve to face 'uphill' when bike is on side-stand, and then..... fitted the front wheel facing left! :director:
8. I used brand new tires designed for tube AND tubeless (start flaming me now!
), but the Heidenau K60 is a good compromise between long life, grip, as well as stiff sidewall - in any case, i seldom let my tires down unless i am really in thick sand, so less chance of rim damage and tire slipping on rim.9 I will be carrying a spare, light-duty tube for emergencies (just one tube), considering carrying a 20" inch tube, which will STRETCH TO 21 INCH FRONT WHEEL, and COMPRESS to 18' inch rear wheel - ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS PLAN?
10. changing a tube on a front-wheel is a relatively QUICK process, but on a loaded rear, with no center stand, in the Karoo sun, mehhh...!
Would welcome ANY words of caution/suggestion for improvement/tips & tricks, etc!
Will report back how they perform, but they have not leaked in the last 2 weeks.
cheers
Chris
ps: my chain is not rusty/dry, but it IS covered in Tankwa-dust!
