c/micromobility · by FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world · 228dThis bike tech solves tubeless tyre problems. Why isn't it everywhere? | BikeRadar https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/solid-rim-beds11 points · 8 comments · view on lemmy.world
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hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 10 pts · 228d
Because it's stupidly more complicated to work on those rims. That's why
zer0squar3d@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 227d
Could you explain more? Im honestly curious.
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 228d
Isn't this more expensive to make? You'd have to use spoke nipples that are only threaded from the outside. Those are usually only found on more expensive wheels. I assume they're pricier than standard nipples.
hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 227d
Mavic had a such a proprietary system yeah. Other options are like trying to get the nipples to place through the valve hole, absolute shit show
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 227d
I was thinking of Mavic exactly! I don't recall the model, I think it was Ksyrium that had this type of nipple threading.
hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 227d
Yeah I had a set of Deemax wheels some decade and half ago, and they were just massive PITA.
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 227d
And I'm dumb, the rim on the pic is an actual Ksyrium. Says it right there. :D
dumbass@piefed.social · 7 pts · 228d
Big tyre tube is why, they're not gonna give up their nest egg.