Decoy Race Pro support tubeless?

[Lee]

I removed my tyre this evening in order to convert to tubeless and realised there are no grooves in the rim inner wall where a tubeless tyre would normally engage, has anyone actually converted the ethirteen carbon wheels and can confirm if tubeless is supported or not?

I assume if there's no groove then it's not supported, can anyone in the trade confirm that?

Many thanks
Lee

 

[jt21]

It supports tubeless fine....converted mine and installed cushcore

 

[khorn]

I removed my tyre this evening in order to convert to tubeless and realised there are no grooves in the rim inner wall where a tubeless tyre would normally engage, has anyone actually converted the ethirteen carbon wheels and can confirm if tubeless is supported or not?

I assume if there's no groove then it's not supported, can anyone in the trade confirm that?

Many thanks
Lee

That's called a hookless rim and its basically the new standard for all mtb rims, especially carbon rims. Easier and cheaper to manufacture and makes the rim a little bit stronger - Its perfectly ok.

Karsten

 

[Lee]

Thanks guys, that's reassuring to hear.
I have to admit it's the first time i've seen it.

Thanks
Lee

 

[Lee]

It supports tubeless fine....converted mine and installed cushcore

Which valves did you use?

 

[jt21]

Which valves did you use?

for cushcore you need to use their valves (i went with 44 since the 55's weren't in stock), but if you are not running cushcore you should be able to use any tubeless valves.

 

[Lee]

Forgot to follow up!

I went tubeless with these rims and they were an absolute pleasure to work with!

 

[06z]

Tubeless with cushcore as well. Awesome setup.

 

[Crash]

I removed my tyre this evening in order to convert to tubeless and realised there are no grooves in the rim inner wall where a tubeless tyre would normally engage, has anyone actually converted the ethirteen carbon wheels and can confirm if tubeless is supported or not?

I assume if there's no groove then it's not supported, can anyone in the trade confirm that?

Many thanks
Lee

I've got my sealant, cushcore insert (rear) and valves ready to go. Expecting to receive my YT Decoy RF Race mid-October. Fingers crossed.

 

[Duelsy]

Where did you guys buy your Cushcore from? Only website coming up with stock is Tredz but they don't sell the valves separately.

 

[Gemini2k]

Basically every rim can support tubeless these days.

 

[06z]

Where did you guys buy your Cushcore from? Only website coming up with stock is Tredz but they don't sell the valves separately.

I see your in England, US here and I ordered direct from Cushcore. They made special sets for the 29/27.5 wheels.

 

[Duelsy]

I see your in England, US here and I ordered direct from Cushcore. They made special sets for the 29/27.5 wheels.

I've found the correct spec etc but unfortunately struggling to find a UK retailer. When I go on the cushcore website it just redirects me to local bike shops, none of whom have any in stock. Will keep ringing around, sure someone has them.

That being said Tredz do have some you can buy in singles but only one type. These look correct to you?

CushCore Inner Tyre Suspension System | Tredz Bikes

Will have to buy valves separately.

 

[06z]

The 27.5+ is correct. You also need the 29+ which I don't see. Contact them and see if they can get it for you. Or you can call cushcore directly in the US
From Cushcore's website:
For Mixed “Mullet” sets please call 541-241-2444

I have no affiliation with them. Just a happy customer

 

[Duelsy]

The 27.5+ is correct. You also need the 29+ which I don't see. Contact them and see if they can get it for you. Or you can call cushcore directly in the US
From Cushcore's website:
For Mixed “Mullet” sets please call 541-241-2444

I have no affiliation with them. Just a happy customer

Okay cool cheers. Looking at the sizes specified on the website I wouldn’t have thought I needed plus size for both, so good to know.

 

[Duelsy]

Cushcore finally arrived today. The rear is a 27.5+ but unfortunately they’ve sent me a normal 29 for the front. Looking at the sizes on the charts it should still fit, has anyone tried fitting the normal one to the 29” rim?

I did notice the 27.5+ packaging says e-bike compatible but the 29 doesn’t, although I doubt it matters, sizes dictate what fits etc.

Normally I’d just send the 29 back for the plus version but I’m running really low pressures now because of the terrible trail conditions and want to protect my carbon rims ASAP.

 

[AdH]

I put a regular 29 Cush core in the front, no issues here. Seems fine. Ran it with the 2.5 DHF to start with but now on a 2.35 Magic Mary in the hud

 

[Duelsy]

I put a regular 29 Cush core in the front, no issues here. Seems fine. Ran it with the 2.5 DHF to start with but now on a 2.35 Magic Mary in the hud

Sound cheers mate . Will be fitting mine tomorrow morning.