So the package says you can convert tubeless ready rim to tubeless. The kit comes with Gorilla Tape, Slime Tubeless Sealant and a CO2 pump with 2, 20g cartridges as well as valve stems. From the way it looks, it’s a basically a Ghetto Tubeless kit that’s been neatly packaged. So I asked the rep…
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A few years ago we did a video showing how we converted standard tires and rims to tubeless, or some might call it “Ghetto Tubeless.” Since then I’ve converted a number of my bicycles to this tire system. One of them was my downhill bike, the Airborne Taka. I had raced 2011 and part of…
This past weekend was another fun filled weekend of riding. As you have read some of the previous posts from the other MtnBikeRiders’ staff, we’ve all had a fun filled weekend on two wheels. This past Saturday I took my friends, who I have been riding with on most of my Saturdays, to my backyard…
A few weeks ago RL and I hit one of the secret DH trails in LA. RL’s bike, the KHS Lucky 7, was equipped with his Do It Yourself (DIY) tubeless tires, aka ghetto tubeless. Having a set of UST on one of my bikes, I am a true fan of the tubeless system. In…
This Labor Day Weekend, we busted out the new jerseys for 2011 during a few rides. The photos below are from a DH session in a super secret location. Here’s the rear of the jersey. A frontal view of the jersey (RL and Joe) with the KHS Lucky 7. By the way, you know that…
For the last 6 months I’ve been riding with a Ghetto Tubeless Conversion. Yah its called GTC because its a cheaper version of the Stan’s Tubeless Conversion. Before I start, I need to say that if you attempt to do any of this, you’re on your own. We’re not responsible nor do we recommend you…