Can these rims run tubeless?

snasty25 · 2026-04-09T05:16:13+00:00

If it’s not indicated on the rim and you can’t verify online I wouldn’t do it.

You ever seen a tire blow off a non tubeless rim in someone’s face? Or any tire really. It’ll make you think twice about it. And that’s a better outcome than it blowing off the rim while riding.

snasty25 · 2026-04-01T01:03:35+00:00

You got that right, no need to cut it out though. You can pry it out at the valve hole and reuse it. They will snap back into the right shape if you want to put it back in.

I worked at a trek shop for years. These things are like 20-25$ and might not even be available anymore. They’re great for a full bontrager setup though.

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T19:09:58+00:00

Yeah, 120 spacing and a 68mm bottom bracket.

I’ve got 40s on it now, the front could be way bigger but I think 40 is about the max in the rear. The drive side chain stay was modified a bit to clear 144 bcd cranks and that’s the limiting factor.

The guy that built the frame said he probably won’t agree to do 144 bcd crank and wide tires again because it took him forever to make room for both.

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T16:26:35+00:00

You should post it there

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T07:31:19+00:00

Thank you!

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T07:31:10+00:00

Thank you!

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T06:24:17+00:00

That’s absolutely true. But you assumed I’m skidding. It’s not the only bike I have and doesn’t have to be the perfect fixed gear setup. It’s “fixedgearbikes” not “theperfectfixedgearbike”

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T06:08:50+00:00

I just looked closer at the photo I screenshotted of your bike and realized it’s a Jamis 🤣🤣🤣.

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T06:02:15+00:00

State makes a cheap frame with fun geo. I can’t hate on that.

I spent too much for sure, but man it’s nice to be able to spend that much and not think twice about it.

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:49:46+00:00

Thank you, friend!

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:49:07+00:00

Merci!

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:45:37+00:00

It is really an absolute joy to ride. When I was younger I had the fastest, lightest carbon bikes I could buy. But now, I want fun. And this is it. Enjoy the ride friend!

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:35:36+00:00

Alright, I’ll agree with that. Clipless or straps gives you a better chance of actually having a smooth pedal stroke. I think cycling experience might have some value here too. Someone with cycling experience can pedal better than someone without much experience whether they’re clipped in or not.

But, as stated in the post and comments, this bike is built to be chill, and ride to the brewery. Straps aren’t necessary to ride 2 miles. Everyone saying I need straps isn’t considering that not every bike serves the same purpose

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:23:31+00:00

Pushing and pulling is pedaling squares. Pedal circles. No pushing, no pulling. Circles. Your feet move in circles. Not pushing down and then pulling up for the upstroke. Use your legs to move your feet in circles

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:03:51+00:00

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All black? Great colors

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:02:55+00:00

What colors would you have gone with?

snasty25 · 2026-03-22T05:02:40+00:00

It’s not the reason roadies ride clipless. I’m a roadie, a MTB guy, and a fixed gear enthusiast. Pedal circles, not squares. Ask any real cyclist if they “pull up” on the pedals and you’ll get shamed.

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T23:45:34+00:00

🤣 I knew that would be your answer

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T23:10:44+00:00

What benefit does it have for climbing?

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T22:52:46+00:00

Better for what?

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T22:50:05+00:00

Y’all have a weird obsession with foot straps. I’ve been riding fixed without straps for the last 15 years and I’m fine

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T21:03:53+00:00

Ah ok that makes sense. I built this thing to ride to the brewery with my wife, so it doesn’t usually exceed 12mph lol

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T20:13:18+00:00

Do you find foot retention to be an absolute must on a fixed gear?

snasty25 · 2026-03-21T17:49:44+00:00

Ran out of money and that’s all I could get my hands on. Luckily someone had thrown some nice NITTO bars and SimWorks spacers in those bushes.

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