Newmen Evolution SL E.G. 30 Tubeless ready, REALLY ready?

[Hanzzzie]

any one knows if the rims on the new Stereo Hybrid's are ready to go for tubeless or still need yellowtape?

 

[ggx]

Several bikes so far with newman rims. No problem with the tubeless setup. You may need to install proper tubeless tape .

 

[Hanzzzie]

Several bikes so far with newman rims. No problem with the tubeless setup. You may need to install proper tubeless tape .

That's what i meant if there was tape already in, then i don't agree it's tubeless ready

 

[Hanzzzie]

i guess i need 35mm for my 30mm wide wheels? ( Stereo Hybrid 140 actionteam 2022 )

 

[ggx]

That's what i meant if there was tape already in, then i don't agree it's tubeless ready

I think the original tape is adequate to be used with tubes. In that sense supose u remark is corret.

 

[Hanzzzie]

yeah i took of the tire and it's some sort of duct-tape like tape...
going to with tubes untill i have time... is it doable DIY or better to leave it to the shop for a few eur extra?

 

[Pdoz]

yeah i took of the tire and it's some sort of duct-tape like tape...
going to with tubes untill i have time... is it doable DIY or better to leave it to the shop for a few eur extra?

What's your concern? I've had no issues with duct tape ( more specifically, Black Gorilla Tape | Gorilla Glue )

4 bikes at a time over the past 5 years, the only bikes that have had tape failures were the ones using " correct" tubeless tape ! ( 3 so far )

 

[Hanzzzie]

Gorillatape is known to be really tough indeed...
this is how the rim looks like on the inside.

 

[Morton027]

I hade mine done at the LBS, at £25 a wheel from memory it wasn’t worth trying myself with no knowledge or experience lol. I assume it didn’t need much effort for that money.

 

[leix_toffee]

Gorillatape is known to be really tough indeed...
this is how the rim looks like on the inside.

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my wheels on my 2021 looked the same but I still put schwalbe tape on as well. Worked on the first try (lucky for me). No issues since. I used 32mm Tape

 

[Hanzzzie]

Is it easy to do yourself if you clean the rim enough with ipa after removing that ducktape style tape?

 

[leix_toffee]

Is it easy to do yourself if you clean the rim enough with ipa after removing that ducktape style tape?

Leave on the tape that’s already there. No need to remove. It took me about 1.5hrs to complete. I used Muc Off Valves as they have different shaped seals so you pick the best for the rim profile. I had never done it before and was nervous to try but worked well. I did have a compressor to inflate the wheel also. I watched a GMBN Tech video for instructions

 

[Hanzzzie]

hmmm i would think you need to remove that blue tape :O

 

[JMP85]

Gorilla tape works best for me, never had an issue using it.

 

[lindbeckb]

Just did a tubless conversion on my 2022 140TM and all i did was add valves, sealant and air. for the bike shops to charge £50 to convert a bike I think is a bit of cheek expecially if it is just a matter of installing valves, really no worse than changing a tube. With a budget of what the bike shop charges you can get some top shelf valves and 1L of sealant and still have something left over for the beer fund.

 

[TheRealPoMo]

Norco's come with all the Stan's tubeless bits. Bike shop said they'd do it for free.

 

[BeBiker]

My rims were ready with tape, conversion was fast and easy.
I have some pics in the tread in my signature.