[Healeys] wire wheel questions

[Bob Spidell]

Yes, just got back from his house. He is seriously thinking about going back into 'official' business, with a storefront, in Santa Cruz. 

Bob 


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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message -----
From: "F Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com> 
To: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net> 
Cc: warthodson at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Friday, July 6, 2012 8:35:56 AM 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] wire wheel questions 

is this the guy that does it at his house? 
ron 

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On Jul 6, 2012, at 7:28 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote: 

> Hoo boy ... 
> 
> I don't have experience with 'factory' tubeless wires, but have run tubeless for many years with 'aftermarket' seals. In fact, I'm heading to Santa Cruz this morning to pick up a tubeless wire that has been repaired by John Blake of JB's Wire Wheels (John has some, uh, 'interesting' stories to tell about Dayton and Dunlop and their owners). 
> 
> Properly applied, the seals work well (John etches the metal prior to applying the sealant). However, you cannot tighten the spokes or, of course, true the wheels without breaking/removing/replacing the seal. Also, as I just found out the hard/expensive way, when you change tires--e.g. buy new--you run a risk of disturbing the seal and getting leaks; I had 2 of 5 wheels have this problem. 
> 
> To me, running tubeless is worth the hassle. If John ever goes (completely) out of business I may have to reconsider; there are very few people with the expertise to maintain and fix tubeless wires. 
> 
> Bob 
> 
> 
> On 7/6/2012 6:28 AM, warthodson at aol.com wrote: 
>> Dayton Wheel & perhaps others are offering tubeless wire wheels. As I 
>> understand it, they apply a layer of silicone to the spoke nipples the prevent 
>> the air from escaping. 
>> How reliable is this? 
>> Gary Hodson 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
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