Tag Archives: Alpha

Some while back we built up a pair of wheels for Cycling Weekly to test. They wanted to try the Stan's Alpha 340 rims with some road tubeless tyres so we built the rims onto American Classic Micro 58 and Road 205 hubs, with DT Aerolite spokes. We're pleased to say they liked them, concluding "I can't recommend these rims and wheel package enough, they're great".

Cycling

Also reviewed were the Hutchinson Fusion 3 road tubeless tyres, an ideal partner for the Alpha 340 rims.

All of these products are of course available to buy in our shop, and we can build the rims onto any hubs or spokes you would like.

Some links to featured products:
Alpha 340 Rims
Hutchinson road tyres

American Classic Micro 58 and 205 hubs laced to NoTubes ZTR Alpha 340 rims - lightweight build

Miche Primato / Alpha 340 instock wheelset
Online custom wheelbuilder

Cycling

Cycling Weekly Hutchinson Fusion 3 tyre review

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