mikkelz Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 OH WHY DID I GOOGLE THAT I've seen some gross things before, but nothing, NOTHING that's prepared me for that....... NSFW, geezuz.
ChrisF Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Its simple I think. 1: Convert to tubeless2: When riding on normal MTB trails, take a spare normal tube and a big bomb (duck tape said items to set post or frame, stay away from saddle bags, its my duty to society to make that comment)3: When riding is super thorny places like Tour de Tuli, take 1 x normal tube, 1 x slimey tube and 2 x big bombs. Again stay away from saddle bags or Camelbaks. They made me wear one on the two occasions I rode that tour and I still feel gross. I never used my slimey tubes, and I found them recently, the slime still feels ok inside, been a year now, so to answer your question, and to reiterate what I said earlier, they are cool as backup (get me home) items, but I wouldn't use them as a day to day items. Thanks. JIP - tubeless on both bikes !! not carrying spares or tools on the commute bike ... short ride. Nice BIG saddle bag on the trail bike .... but then, I am carrying spares for my bike and for the 20'' companion.
ChrisF Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 rant on - [i.e. how to make the week shorter by making Tuesday feel like Friday] I am beginning to think my observations are touching a nerve with a certain population hailing from a rather stormy part of the nation... Perhaps it's in part to the lack of sunshine on their part, and the excessive sunshine on mine... Come on people, HTFU, and stop being so politically-correct, over-sensitive-effeminate-call-it-what-you-will... Seriously, there are more pressing issues in the world right now. If you insist on riding a mtb in 2017 with tubes and sealant, then kudos to you. No one really cares either way. Personally, I use my mountain bike in the terrain it was intended for, i.e. the mountain, and therefor tubeless, and ONLY tubeless, is the appropriate option. If you are confused as to what a mountain bike is for, sell it. And go get a gravel travel bike instead. You will be much happier for it. rant off. Lack of rain making you grumpy .... I use my one MTB, Merida hardtail, as a commuter. And due to the thorns along the route I DO run tubeless !! Sadly that means I cant run slicks ....
Kalahari Vegmot Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks. JIP - tubeless on both bikes !! not carrying spares or tools on the commute bike ... short ride. Nice BIG saddle bag on the trail bike .... but then, I am carrying spares for my bike and for the 20'' companion. CW-4.jpgAre you suffering from blue waffle disease as well...?
Dirkitech Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Tubeless doesn't fail regularly.Why do you swop tyres regularly?I apologize, my sentence was ambiguous there where you bolded it. I meant the slime from the the tubes sold with slime in already fails regularly- I have no experience with actual tubeless setups, but know that I cannot afford new slime with each swop out.I swop tyres regularly because I have 1 set of offroad tyres and a cheap set of slicks, so when I ride on the road I use my mountain bike with slicks- extremely ugly but its the only thing that fits the budget!
ChrisF Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Are you suffering from blue waffle disease as well...? have THUS FAR not googled it ..... thus far ....
ChrisF Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 I apologize, my sentence was ambiguous there where you bolded it. I meant the slime from the the tubes sold with slime in already fails regularly- I have no experience with actual tubeless setups, but know that I cannot afford new slime with each swop out.I swop tyres regularly because I have 1 set of offroad tyres and a cheap set of slicks, so when I ride on the road I use my mountain bike with slicks- extremely ugly but its the only thing that fits the budget! Also, you dont get tubeless slicks .... I will buy it as soon as it becomes available !!!
Eugene Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 Hi... I'm Eugene. I have tubes on my mountain bike with tyre liners. I also have a saddle bag. There, I got it off my chest. I feel so much better now.
Boerklong Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 Hi... I'm Eugene. I have tubes on my mountain bike with tyre liners. I also have a saddle bag. There, I got it off my chest. I feel so much better now.Bar ends?
Skubarra Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 NSFW, geezuz. I learn new things on the hub every day! Would have been nice if some of it was cycle related.
Patchelicious Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 I learn new things on the hub every day! Would have been nice if some of it was cycle related.There's more chance of learning something about cycling from a Cajees salesman than on the Hub. This place is about as cycling related as book clubs are about books.
Long Wheel Base Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 I just said it's the second most disgusting thing and you still googled it... WTF Don't touch the fire it's hot!! Aaaand you touch it.You will catch someone every time you mention it. Not the first time and won't be the last.
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