Tubeless Rims with holes and fabric rim strips

[one piece crank]

Thanks for all the advice! I re-did the rims, set the beads, added Orange Subzero and went for a ride - still holding 10psi after 24 hours.

 

[Steve Vai]

Thanks for all the advice! I re-did the rims, set the beads, added Orange Subzero and went for a ride - still holding 10psi after 24 hours.

Photos of bike please.

 

[one piece crank]

Photos of bike please.

 

[Steve Vai]

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Easily the 2nd coolest Arctodus in NJ.

 

[one piece crank]

Easily the 2nd coolest Arctodus in NJ.

I'm really looking forward to riding it! I'll give the stock bars and seat a test, but have my go-to's on-hand just in case....even my frame bag fits perfectly.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

I ordered these Revloop tubes instead of tubeless because I don’t want the hassle of tubeless on a bike that won’t get ridden too much. Just want to shave some weight.

I’m not going to drill. Any lightweight rim strip or lightweight diy rim strip to recommend?

 

[Patrick]

ny lightweight rim strip or lightweight diy rim strip to recommend?

packing shrink wrap

 

[THATmanMANNY]

packing shrink wrap

Are you shitting me? 1. I actually have some. 2. How many layers?

https://ottalausinc.ca/products/revo-fat
But I got a 5pack on eBay for a big discount. Hopefully legit. Ha. Seller has sets left if anyone is interested. I set a watch on it and received 20% offer from seller.

 

[Patrick]

Are you shitting me? 1. I actually have some. 2. How many layers?

I'm am not!

A couple.

 

[mike_243]

I maybe going against the flow here, I use the ‘ghetto’ fattystrip on both my 26” and 27.5” fat rims, both alloy and both with holes. No issues (other than initially figuring out the right pressure). Rims are tubeless but I actually like the idea of the strip stiking to the tire. I bought a bunch in case I need to replace it (will need shortly as I will replace the 26” wheels). Personal preference I guess. Only negative is having to trim the strip once you mount the tires. I’m also working on recycling the used strip but that seems a little bit of a …stretch!

Btw do not google fattystrip on a company computer just saying... nothing else to add.

 

[serviceguy]

Btw do not google fattystrip on a company computer just saying... nothing else to add.

Yes, everybody keep saying this…

 

[Dave Taylor]

FatbikesRDedandforPeasants

 

[one piece crank]

FatbikesRDedandforPeasants

Funny how fat bikers are happy folk = non-disillusioned cyclists

 

[Dave Taylor]

Funny how fat bikers are happy folk = non-disillusioned cyclists

DED

 

[Frank]

FatbikesRDedandforPeasants

I feel sad for you. Fat bikes put the FU back in fun.

 

[serviceguy]

FatbikesRDedandforPeasants

I feel sad for you. Fat bikes put the FU back in fun.

That went well…

If anything, looks like no matter how hard the industry and the detractors are wishing them dead, people keep enjoying them…I love my fat bike!

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Watch out KOMs! Wow, they are significantly lighter than rubbers

 

[Steve Vai]

Watch out KOMs! Wow, they are significantly lighter than rubbers
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Sick. My wheelset weighs less than that tire

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Sick. My wheelset weighs less than that tire

😔 I know brah. That’s next. You got any freebies?

 

[one piece crank]

Sick. My wheelset weighs less than that tire

Not that I have ever selected anything based on weight, but my Johnny 5's add some heft to my Arctodus. They make my Fatboy (that is for sale here), with crazy light Bud/Bud wheels, feel like a road bike!