What is the best rim for Specialized Renegade 1.8" 2Bliss tires?
I tried the previous/ original Stan's Arch wheel and it was an exercise in futility trying to stretch it onto the rim.
What is a good 32 hole fairly light, but strong disc rim. I assume that a 21mm or 23mm internal width is best for the 1.8" tire. I will be using this for a disc gravel/ CX build.
Also, should a look for a UST or TCS rim to work best with the Specialized 2Bliss bead to set up tubeless?
Any idea how much rim tape is on your rim? The Specialized tires have a 'looser' bead than several other brands and shouldn't be giving you problems.
I suppose I would buy a bead jack, make some soapy water and work on tire mounting technique first. I didn't need levers for any of the Specialized tires I have used. I have used a pair of Specialized Cross tires and several mountain bike tires on the Arch, Crest and Flow rims.
A TCS rim will be slightly easier to mount those Specialized tires. That's a big investment when I think some basic tubeless technique/tricks will work.
I've had good results running Renegade 1.8s with Velocity A23 rims, Stan's Iron Cross rims and Roval Control Carbon 29 rims. I'd save my $ and apply more elbow grease.
