Tubeless all the way, the dymanic of it is superior in ride quality. Suppose it all depends on what type of riding you do, but I like fast singletrack and technical sections. Being able to run a tyre between 1.8 and 2 bar for my weight of 73kg is great! I have tested many different types of rims and tyres. the best combination is the real deal, a proper tubeless tyre with a proper tubeless rim. forget about the extra 50 grammes or whatever. shimano XTR / XT wheelset or any of the Mavic Cross max with either maxxis or conti tyres. And choose a decent sealant. Now with the tubless plug kit for out on the trail, if a puncture doesn't seal you plug it quickly, so no need to carry a lot of spares. With these combinations, I have used a small handpump to pump them up from fitting the tyre, no compressor or anything. My thoughts on this are that if you require a compressor to pump it, there is a problem already... what will you do out on the trail? Choose wisely and it will be the best thing you could have ever done. I race XC and marathons regularly and this works! WiLD TiGER2008-09-18 04:05:33
