Saturday, May 28, 2005
How Mavic UST works.
The seal of a UST Tubeless rim is assured by the SUP welding process on the rim joint and by:
- the Fore drilling technology, which does not pierce the inside of the rim,
or
- the UST rim tape with its specific rim profile.
Mavic® has developed a tubeless valve that fits directly in the rim. It is sealed with an O-ring and rubber base. The tires are easily mounted without any tools. The inner profile of the UST Tubeless rim has a central groove that receives the tire beads when mounting.
UST Tubeless tires only use tires that have the UST Tubelesslogo.
The UST Tubeless wheels are designed to be used with the UST Tubeless tires. This will ensure maximum performance. If you wish, it is also possible to use standard inner tubes and tires (without rim tape).
INFLATING
When inflating, the beads are pressed against the sidewall of the groove of the rim, which ensures the "primary" airtight seal.
LOCKING
As inflation continues, the beads climb up and along the sidewalls of the groove to lock into place behind the raised ridges. This ensures a perfect seal and excellent tire stability.
PUNCTURES
If perforated (thorn...), the puncture is often slow and not instantaneous, which often allows you the possibility of continuing your ride. The repair can be made simply with a repair patch inside the tire, an anti-puncture spray or even by inserting a traditional tube. Tire offer : the tire manufacturers that offer Tubeless UST compatible products are the following : Continental Geax, Hutchinson, IRC, Kenda, Maxxis, Michelin, Nokian, Panaracer, Schwalbe, Scott USA, Specialized, Ritchey, Tioga, WTB.
http://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mavic/cros-ust?lg=uk&ust=2
- the Fore drilling technology, which does not pierce the inside of the rim,
or
- the UST rim tape with its specific rim profile.
Mavic® has developed a tubeless valve that fits directly in the rim. It is sealed with an O-ring and rubber base. The tires are easily mounted without any tools. The inner profile of the UST Tubeless rim has a central groove that receives the tire beads when mounting.
UST Tubeless tires only use tires that have the UST Tubelesslogo.
The UST Tubeless wheels are designed to be used with the UST Tubeless tires. This will ensure maximum performance. If you wish, it is also possible to use standard inner tubes and tires (without rim tape).
INFLATING
When inflating, the beads are pressed against the sidewall of the groove of the rim, which ensures the "primary" airtight seal.
LOCKING
As inflation continues, the beads climb up and along the sidewalls of the groove to lock into place behind the raised ridges. This ensures a perfect seal and excellent tire stability.
PUNCTURES
If perforated (thorn...), the puncture is often slow and not instantaneous, which often allows you the possibility of continuing your ride. The repair can be made simply with a repair patch inside the tire, an anti-puncture spray or even by inserting a traditional tube. Tire offer : the tire manufacturers that offer Tubeless UST compatible products are the following : Continental Geax, Hutchinson, IRC, Kenda, Maxxis, Michelin, Nokian, Panaracer, Schwalbe, Scott USA, Specialized, Ritchey, Tioga, WTB.
http://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mavic/cros-ust?lg=uk&ust=2
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