milKit and the world of tubeless systems

Cycling continues to evolve, and every detail can make the difference between success and failure. Tubeless technology has won over professionals and many other riders. Our Rafkarna IDEA Cycling Team therefore chose the innovative milKit tubeless system for its IDEA carbon wheels.

Why ride tubeless?

Lower puncture risk

Tubeless setups remove the typical inner-tube pinch flat caused by sharp edges or potholes. milKit sealant can seal small punctures while riding. On hookless rims, the team values the ability to use lower pressure and seal minor punctures quickly; the experience described here used 5 bar. Sealing success depends on the damage size, sealant condition and specific setup.

Lower weight and greater efficiency

A tubeless setup reduces overall wheel weight, offering an advantage on climbs and in sprints. Lower tyre pressure also improves traction and grip on a wide range of surfaces.

“I did not believe it until I tried it, and the people I recommend it to react the same way. Hookless wheels with milKit tubeless technology are not only faster; they also provide noticeably better grip on descents,” says Ondřej Rybín, owner of Rafkarna.

Simple maintenance

milKit makes checking and topping up sealant easier without removing the tyre. Its valves and filling accessories let you work through the valve, simplifying maintenance that would otherwise require dismantling the tubeless setup. Always adapt the procedure to your valve kit and the manufacturer's instructions.

How the Rafkarna team uses milKit technology

“The milKit tubeless system combined with IDEA hookless rims provides comfort on rough surfaces comparable to riding gravel. At the same time, the wheels are as fast as tubular or conventional clincher tyres. On poor roads or cobbles, this system has no equal,” says team rider Josh Davies.

The team mechanic values another benefit: “With milKit, wheel maintenance is quicker and more efficient. We can focus on the other details of preparation, which is invaluable in racing.”

milKit tubeless technology combined with IDEA carbon wheels gives Rafkarna IDEA Cycling Team both a performance advantage and peace of mind in races. It shows how modern technology changes cycling and pushes the limits of what riders can do.