Dirkitech Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Hey all..so here I am sitting, thinking to myself "WTF did i just read". I just read several threads on mtbr and heck, many other sites, and one thing regarding pinch flats gets repeated often- low tire pressure causes pinch flats. Why am I moaning then? Because every single pinch flat i've ever gotten was at various high tire pressures.So I am currently cycling with 26" panaracer fire xc's (love the grip at low psi, but can noticeably feel the drag). They indicate 40-65 PSI IIRC, and I ride them at 35-40 PSI, because anything from 50PSI and up causes a rear tire snake bite on the mildest obstacles. Heck, I've gotten a pich flat at high tire pressure when I transitioned from road to curb where there is the angled concrete ramp. Come to think of it- to what extent can a moderate to just-above-moderate rear fox brain shock affect snake bites? Does anyone here have an idea why I get pinch flats at only high pressures?Has anyone dealt with regular pinch flats on a tube setup? tubeless doesn't sound appealing to me... yet
Cejay Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 One word: TUBELESSAgree with Vetseun no more "pinches"
CMK Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Time and then TUBELESS. Hopefully not as long as it took me
Cheese Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Hey all..so here I am sitting, thinking to myself "WTF did i just read". I just read several threads on mtbr and heck, many other sites, and one thing regarding pinch flats gets repeated often- low tire pressure causes pinch flats. Why am I moaning then? Because every single pinch flat i've ever gotten was at various high tire pressures.So I am currently cycling with 26" panaracer fire xc's (love the grip at low psi, but can noticeably feel the drag). They indicate 40-65 PSI IIRC, and I ride them at 35-40 PSI, because anything from 50PSI and up causes a rear tire snake bite on the mildest obstacles. Heck, I've gotten a pich flat at high tire pressure when I transitioned from road to curb where there is the angled concrete ramp. Come to think of it- to what extent can a moderate to just-above-moderate rear fox brain shock affect snake bites? Does anyone here have an idea why I get pinch flats at only high pressures?Has anyone dealt with regular pinch flats on a tube setup? tubeless doesn't sound appealing to me... yetCheck if rimtape covers the nipples . It maybe that at high pressure the tube get pinched by rimtape.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Tubeless. Benefits - lower pressure (less than 30 psi) better rolling resistance, more puncture resistance and just plain... better!
Letum911 Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Hey all..so here I am sitting, thinking to myself "WTF did i just read". I just read several threads on mtbr and heck, many other sites, and one thing regarding pinch flats gets repeated often- low tire pressure causes pinch flats. Why am I moaning then? Because every single pinch flat i've ever gotten was at various high tire pressures.So I am currently cycling with 26" panaracer fire xc's (love the grip at low psi, but can noticeably feel the drag). They indicate 40-65 PSI IIRC, and I ride them at 35-40 PSI, because anything from 50PSI and up causes a rear tire snake bite on the mildest obstacles. Heck, I've gotten a pich flat at high tire pressure when I transitioned from road to curb where there is the angled concrete ramp. Come to think of it- to what extent can a moderate to just-above-moderate rear fox brain shock affect snake bites? Does anyone here have an idea why I get pinch flats at only high pressures?Has anyone dealt with regular pinch flats on a tube setup? tubeless doesn't sound appealing to me... yet I have no idea why you get pinches at high pressure. But add some babypowder to the inside of the tyre, it helps the tube move out the way when the tyre compresses. I run this on my trials bike and never get any pinch flats!!
Brian Fantana Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 One word: TUBELESS One of the best MTB related inventions ever.
rouxtjie Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 ....... ...... tubeless doesn't sound appealing to me... yetYou can stay as you are for the rest of your life, or you can change to mainstay
TheV Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Maybe you are too heavy? But seriously, just go tjoepless bru.
dirtypot Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Why would you not want to go with tubeless? It's just better in every way.
Raydek Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I'm in the same boat, I don't see the benefit of tubeless.. It just seems like a mission... I am running as low as 1.8bar (26psi) with tubes in Conti Race Kings 29" x 2.2 and have had maybe one flat in a year..
dirtypot Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I'm in the same boat, I don't see the benefit of tubeless.. It just seems like a mission... I am running as low as 1.8bar (26psi) with tubes in Conti Race Kings 29" x 2.2 and have had maybe one flat in a year..With tubeless that would have been no flats.
Wil6 Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I'm in the same boat, I don't see the benefit of tubeless.. It just seems like a mission... I am running as low as 1.8bar (26psi) with tubes in Conti Race Kings 29" x 2.2 and have had maybe one flat in a year..Well remember me to wave to you when I pass you on the side of the road with a flat.
Prince Albert Cycles Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Tubeless ...best invention in cycling in my almost 30 years of cycling
Raydek Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 With tubeless that would have been no flats. But the amount of times I have seen guys riding and suddenly one of their wheels just starts squirting out sealant is a lot more.. What happens then? Bomb it? Tube it? Is this a common problem or these guys just not doing it right?
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