The Karate Monkey needs a new wheelset. When I dig around for 20-25mm internal width rims that are welded(not pinned/sleeved), I find hookless rims. I typically prefer to build Mavic rims as they are round and stiff. I will be running a 2.0-2.2" mtb tire(tubeless) at pressures up to 35 psi. I'm lightweight, 140 lbs. My primary concern with the hookless "technology" is not so much the tubeless reliability, but the field-repair tubed reliability. IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, do hookless mtb rims work reliably with an inner tube?
I'm interested in ANY love/hate or general experience that you have had with this new(old) technology.
I'm interested in ANY love/hate or general experience that you have had with this new(old) technology.