Just Riding Along - the blog

Our new instock Hope ProII hub on NoTubes ZTR Arch EX rim offers great value with the Super Comp spokes at the same price as our Competition spokes prices from £353 here > with the ZTR ArchEX 29er for just £356. All hub/ rim colour and axle combinations available for no extra charge.

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If you can't even manage that briefly it includes 15% off servicing in Jan & Feb, new NoTubes Arch EX in stock for rims and wheelbuilds, own hubs builds available now but will be stopped in spring. ZTR Alphas & wheelset in Cycling Weekly and a new website in the pipeline if that's not enough already.

Most days I ride in to work. Sometimes offroad through the woods, and sometimes on road if I need to be in more quickly (or just can't face washing the bike AGAIN). Like most people who ride to work I get aggravated by the dreadful driving by some motorists, of course it's only a minority and most of them don't do it deliberately but I count myself lucky if I manage to get to work without being carved up / pulled-out on / passed too close.
There is one group of drivers though that really seem to go out of their way to put my life at risk, no it's not 4x4 drivers, white van men, or people driving Honda Priuses, it's SUPERTRAM LINK BUS DRIVERS. For those who don't live in Sheffield, there's a tram system, and then there are some buses which link the trams in with surrounding towns and villages, and it's these drivers who seem to have been picked specifically for their inability to drive and deliberate aggression towards passengers and other road users. (Maybe that's not fair. There is at least one driver who is careful, professional and polite). To make matters worse they've recently swapped...[ continue reading >> ]

Demo wheels and 6-week return policy on Pacenti rims.

A bit earlier than we anticipated, the new, lighter, tubelessly-improved NoTubes ZTR Arch EX has just arrived in 26 inch and 29er versions, both black and white. Spec yourself some light but durable AM/XC wheels in our online wheelbuilder here>. Prices are £63 for 26" versions, and £64.80 for 29ers.

Some while back we built up a pair of wheels with NoTubes Alpha 340 rims and American Classic hubs for Cycling Weekly to test. See the results here...

Q: I have Hutchinson Intensives on some NoTubes Alpha rims I bought from you. I have had a nail go through one and a big shard of glass through the other. The sealant didn't plug the holes and I now running them with inner tubes which is not great as it distorts the tyres and they ride with with a perceptible bump. Is it possible the patch the Intensives? If so do you sell a suitable product?

A: I would recommend the Velox tubeless repair kits: velox-tubeless-patch-kit-no-option.html They repair most holes permanently. If it's a really big hole then the tyre may be a write-off but it doesn't sound it from your description. If you have a perceptible bump be careful, it means the tyre's not seated correctly. With Alphas (actually with many road rims, but especially the alphas) you may need to dust the tube with talcum powder or chalk dust to reduce stickiness between tube and tyre.

Q: What is the outside and inside dimensions of the No Tubes Alpha please? I need a wider-than-open-pro 28h rim.

A: I just measured some rims for you:

Inside/outside widths

Mavic Open Pro 14.5mm / 19.7mm
NoTubes Alpha 340 17.1mm / 20.2mm
Velocity A23 17.8mm / 22.7mm