Mongooser Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 saw some thorn proof tubes at a bike shop,they where thicker than the DH tubes i boughtanyone used them for downhill? guy told id never get a snake bite...unlike the DH tubes
Mongooser Posted March 11, 2017 Author Posted March 11, 2017 One word. Tubeless.when i asked clint he laughed and said the way i jump ill burp...and i smash corners
BigTom Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 saw some thorn proof tubes at a bike shop,they where thicker than the DH tubes i boughtanyone used them for downhill? guy told id never get a snake bite...unlike the DH tubesCall me a bit skeptical, but I'm wary of such claims...
Mongooser Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 Call me a bit skeptical, but I'm wary of such claims...maybe he was desperate to make the sale?i talked to some other mechanics they said they're just as good as DH tubes
popcorn_skollie Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 You really should run your wheels tubeless. If for what ever reason you can't.Buy normal DH tubes, remove the valve core and fill them with tubeless sealent. Its a much better solution than dry or even slime filled tubes. There is no such thing as a tube that that is thorn proof or resistant to snake bites.But at least with sealent filled tubes you a better chance at staying inflated for longer.
Mongooser Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 You really should run your wheels tubeless. If for what ever reason you can't.Buy normal DH tubes, remove the valve core and fill them with tubeless sealent. Its a much better solution than dry or even slime filled tubes. There is no such thing as a tube that that is thorn proof or resistant to snake bites.But at least with sealent filled tubes you a better chance at staying inflated for longer.i have tubeless minions on my bike,I don't like tubeless because i always burp themTried on my friends bike and they went paap in the first corner,i will stick some sealant in anyway then
Mongooser Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 what do the pro DH riders use?a puncture proof lining that costs to much
popcorn_skollie Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Burping isn't necessarily inherent in running tubeless wheels. Its not a symptom or the eventuality of not running tubes. There are many variables to consider which may or may not result in burping.The combination of tyre and rim, pressures, casing, bead, etc.But once you find what works for you.  You'll forget all about tubes...
Eddy Gordo Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 I used those thicker DH tubes at one stage. Ordered from CRC. They are heavy and noticeable.Snake bite punctures and burping is a result of too low pressure among other things
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 a puncture proof lining that costs to muchNo, they really don't, unless you're talking about ProCore or Huck Norris or the new one that Aaron Gwin runs. They run tubeless, sometimes with Huck Norris (not a lining) or the Schwalbe Procore (not a lining) or just plain old tubeless.  Fact of the matter is this - if tubeless can handle Greg, Aaron, JC, and all the other DH & Enduro pros, it can handle you.  What rims / tyres / pressure are you running? Wire bead Minions?Â
MTBeer Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 No, they really don't, unless you're talking about ProCore or Huck Norris or the new one that Aaron Gwin runs. They run tubeless, sometimes with Huck Norris (not a lining) or the Schwalbe Procore (not a lining) or just plain old tubeless.  Fact of the matter is this - if tubeless can handle Greg, Aaron, JC, and all the other DH & Enduro pros, it can handle you.  What rims / tyres / pressure are you running? Wire bead Minions? yes, that was my point as well, but you put it so eloquently.
Grebel Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Now don't laugh..... I have been running tubes in both my trail and DH bike for years. In addition to that I run those Ryder tyre liners (Not even sure you can get them anymore... I can't remember when last I had a puncture from a thorn.
NotSoBigBen Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 No, they really don't, unless you're talking about ProCore or Huck Norris or the new one that Aaron Gwin runs. They run tubeless, sometimes with Huck Norris (not a lining) or the Schwalbe Procore (not a lining) or just plain old tubeless.  Fact of the matter is this - if tubeless can handle Greg, Aaron, JC, and all the other DH & Enduro pros, it can handle you.  What rims / tyres / pressure are you running? Wire bead Minions?  One day when I'm big I'm gonna explain things proper like the Captain - #wordsmith
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Now don't laugh..... I have been running tubes in both my trail and DH bike for years. In addition to that I run those Ryder tyre liners (Not even sure you can get them anymore... I can't remember when last I had a puncture from a thorn.ech. Just get proper tyres.
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