Village Bicycle Posted January 11, 2010 Share Hey Guys, My current tires on my MTB are coming to an end. Now the decision stands, should I go ahead and have a Tubeless conversion done, what are the benefits & down falls? Your thoughts...Village Bicycle2010-01-11 03:13:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted January 11, 2010 Share It will be the best I upgrade you ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted January 11, 2010 Share there is no question. Without doubt. Tubeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Break Posted January 11, 2010 Share yes, but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted January 11, 2010 Share I haven't fixed a puncture for years. Tubeless = the best possible upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted January 11, 2010 Share Tubeless! Went for a short ride close to home on Sun. Cause I knew I was close enough to walk if I did flat I deliberately rode through plenty thorns. Had so many sticking out it wasn't funny. Short stint over some grass cleared most of them and the rest I pulled out in front of the house. Stans was spraying all over the show, but it was over within a couple of seconds and according to the floor pump the tire didn't loose enough air to make a dif. TUBELESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted January 11, 2010 Share "The primary advantage is eliminating pinch flats which account for the vast majority of the flats experienced by aggressive off-road cyclists. Moreover, with the vulnerability to pinch flats virtually eliminated, off-road riders can safely run lower tire pressures which can improve traction in soft, muddy or sandy soil conditions. However, there are some practical limits to how low you can go. There are also purportedly some other "performance related benefits" but they are neglible for the average cyclist regardless of what the marketing guys will print ....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaccelari Posted January 11, 2010 Share Hello, my name is Jeremy and I have been tubeless for nearly 4 years now and wouldn't image going back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted January 11, 2010 Share ...and everybody says: "Hello Jeremy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted January 11, 2010 Share Tubeless just FEELS better!!It's like going commando... @Village Bicycle: Do a ghetto conversion yourself - just use UST tyres to make it a bit easier the first time round (not really necessary though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 11, 2010 Share both puncture and both can pinchflat. I ride still with tubes. easier on the pocket when buying tires(if you are buying tubeless tires.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted January 11, 2010 Share both puncture and both can pinchflat. I ride still with tubes. easier on the pocket when buying tires(if you are buying tubeless tires.) For the past 5 years I have never punctured with tubeless. And I have never used a tubeless tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted January 11, 2010 Share Ag no man its all a image thing, use tubes and cheap tyres There is no Question, Just do it man, its like the difference between v brakes and Disc Brakes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Gear Posted January 11, 2010 Share Tubeless for sure. I'll pay the extra on tires any day compared to the inconvenience of a flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 11, 2010 Share both puncture and both can pinchflat. I ride still with tubes. easier on the pocket when buying tires(if you are buying tubeless tires.) For the past 5 years I have never punctured with tubeless. And I have never used a tubeless tyre. What brand do you use? I am quite curious. TYpe of riding.Most punctures I have seen with tubeless is sidewalls that gets cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagwil Posted January 11, 2010 Share Simple answer. TUBELESS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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