Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
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Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:13 pm
Can anyone tell me if I purchased those wheelset, then I won't need sealant because Fulcrum claim that it doesn't need them. I'm planning the switch to tubeless.
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Dan
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby toolonglegs » Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:02 pm
So it is up to you if you put sealant in or not... but for the extra weight of 30mls of sealant it is probably worth it if you are going to run tubeless.
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby jacks1071 » Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:00 pm
Tubeless is pretty pointless if you don't run some sealant in there.danny.nguyen wrote:Hi guys/gals,
Can anyone tell me if I purchased those wheelset, then I won't need sealant because Fulcrum claim that it doesn't need them. I'm planning the switch to tubeless.
Thanks,
Dan
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:01 am
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby jacks1071 » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:48 am
If you have a "tubeless compatible" wheel, you don't need the liquid sealant for the tyre to seal. However if you don't use the sealant and you get a small hole in the tyre it will go flat.danny.nguyen wrote:Then I'm confused by Fulcrum's claim from their website saying that the tubeless wheels are sealed?
The sealant in the tyre will (hopefully) seal any small holes preventing a flat tyre. For most riders this is the reason they look to tubeless, to reduce punctures - without sealant you won't get that benefit.
For me, using better quality normal tube tyres is my preferred solution of reducing punctures rather than tubeless but you'll find pleanty of happy people from both camps.
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby toolonglegs » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:59 am
I think when Fulcrum state their wheels are "sealed" they mean there are no spoke holes that need blocking off compared to a standard rim, hence "tubeless compatible". You don't usually need sealant to fit a tubeless tyre to any rim, but you may have to use special tape to block off the spoke holes first.danny.nguyen wrote:Then I'm confused by Fulcrum's claim from their website saying that the tubeless wheels are sealed?
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:36 am
Can you recommend me the best quality tube? I'm so sick of getting flat in the middle of the night!!! Luckily I got a taxi so I could get home!jacks1071 wrote:If you have a "tubeless compatible" wheel, you don't need the liquid sealant for the tyre to seal. However if you don't use the sealant and you get a small hole in the tyre it will go flat.danny.nguyen wrote:Then I'm confused by Fulcrum's claim from their website saying that the tubeless wheels are sealed?
The sealant in the tyre will (hopefully) seal any small holes preventing a flat tyre. For most riders this is the reason they look to tubeless, to reduce punctures - without sealant you won't get that benefit.
For me, using better quality normal tube tyres is my preferred solution of reducing punctures rather than tubeless but you'll find pleanty of happy people from both camps.
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:37 am
Ah I see. Thanks for explaining more clearly about it.toolonglegs wrote:I think when Fulcrum state their wheels are "sealed" they mean there are no spoke holes that need blocking off compared to a standard rim, hence "tubeless compatible". You don't usually need sealant to fit a tubeless tyre to any rim, but you may have to use special tape to block off the spoke holes first.danny.nguyen wrote:Then I'm confused by Fulcrum's claim from their website saying that the tubeless wheels are sealed?
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby TimW » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:04 am
have you thought about carrying a spare tube?Can you recommend me the best quality tube? I'm so sick of getting flat in the middle of the night!!! Luckily I got a taxi so I could get home!
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:51 am
Yeah I did as always but I realised the pump with the value gone missing, hence I was struck in the middle of the night, luckily, there was a tennis centre nearby where I went to see old friends.TimW wrote:have you thought about carrying a spare tube?Can you recommend me the best quality tube? I'm so sick of getting flat in the middle of the night!!! Luckily I got a taxi so I could get home!
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby jacks1071 » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:23 am
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:30 am
Yeah I have one called 4000GP All season tyres.jacks1071 wrote:Use a tyre like Continental Gatorskin and any tube the bike shop recommends should solve your puncture problems. If your rim tape is old or stretched maybe consider installing fresh tape at the sametime then you can forget about it for a good while.
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby jacks1071 » Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:16 pm
Please understand that some tyres are much more puncture resistant than others.danny.nguyen wrote:Yeah I have one called 4000GP All season tyres.
I've not used GP4000 although I understand they are alright. A Gatorskin will be more puncture resistant.
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby danny.nguyen » Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:20 pm
I will have a go when mine will wear eventually.jacks1071 wrote:Please understand that some tyres are much more puncture resistant than others.danny.nguyen wrote:Yeah I have one called 4000GP All season tyres.
I've not used GP4000 although I understand they are alright. A Gatorskin will be more puncture resistant.
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby AndrewBurns » Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:59 pm
I'm also riding with the conti force-attack combo on my race wheels and schwalbe ultremo ZX on my road training wheels and they've both been puncture free so far too but they haven't done that many km. Coincidentally I really love the ultremo ZX's, I thought they'd be more puncture prone (and they may well be) but they're fantastically fast and feel great to ride. I went with a 25c on the rear tyre for comfort and durability and a 23c on the front for aerodynamics (like it actually makes a difference).
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Re: Fulcrum Zero Racing 2 way fit wheelset
Postby NhiTrac » Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:11 pm
However flats are simply part of cycling and its something you'll just have to accept. Some are luckier than others
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