What does TLR mean Bontrager?
tubeless ready
Bontrager’s tubeless ready wheels and tires will be marked with the acronym TLR. To complete the installation, you’ll need rim strips and valve stems that are compatible with your wheels, as well as TLR sealant. You’ll also need tools to remove tires and rim strips if needed.
What is a TLR wheel?
Tubeless ready (TLR) rims allow for quick transition to tubeless system upgrade. Offset spoke bed reduces wheel dish for stiff and stable performance.
Are Bontrager wheels any good?
But in modern times, Bontrager wheels have actually been quite good. There have been a few hiccups along the way, but I think it’s safe to say that what they’re putting out these days, at least on the mountain side, is pretty alright.
How do you remove TLR rim strips?
Take a flat head screw that is as wide as you can get away with and push it up through the valve hole in the rim to lift the strip. Once you get the strip up and started over the rim edge, slide your finger along the edge of the rim strip to unseat it while pulling it off of the rim.
Do Bontrager TLR rims need tape?
The rim tape you need to upgrade to Tubeless This rim tape is crucial in upgrading your Tubeless Ready (TLR) Bontrager wheels to the next level of dependability and performance.
Are Bontrager Affinity wheels good?
Bontrager’s Affinity Elite Road Disc wheels are great rolling stock for a do-anything disc bike. They’re strong and sensibly built, reasonably light and ready for both tubeless and thru-axle technologies.
Are Bontrager tires tubeless?
Bontrager offers a complete tubeless system including wheels, tires, sealant, valves, and rim strips. Every part of this setup is designed to work smoothly together, for the best in performance and ease of use.
Where are Bontrager carbon wheels made?
Waterloo, Wisconsin
The carbon rims are made in-house at Bontrager’s Waterloo, Wisconsin facility, which is part of the reason the retail price for the set is an eye-watering $2,500.
What PSI should Bontrager tires be?
For the former, 60 psi is about right because it rolls optimally on pavement. Off road, however, 35 to 40 psi is much more appropriate because it absorbs the bumps, rocks and roots better and offers greater traction for control and handling.