just wondering if its a good or bad thing for more all mountain riding? im a fat boy that rides pretty hard and i have NO experiance what so ever with tubeless systems but i really like the idea of not flating out on thorns and such... is this just something for weight wenies or can this be a good thing for all rider types? thanks ahead of time
I went totally tubeless on all of my bikes! I graduated from ghetto tubeless to buying tubeless wheels and tires. The only time I use a tube is if I flat on the trail and can't get the tire to seal back up. BTW, there are many threads on this subject already: Tubeless XC combo - SoCalTrailRiders Looking for a good tubeless combo for our SoCal terrain. I'm sure this has been discussed, but all the threads are pretty busy with all-mountain talk. www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/39151-tubeless-xc-combo.html Manitou Nixon, Mavic Deemax, Hutchinson Road Tubeless Tires ... Used less than a season last year and has been sitting aside since. Front is 20mm, rear is 150mm t/a. Rims are in great shape, no dent, no flat spots, ... www.socaltrailriders.org/.../27806-manitou-nixon-mavic-deemax-hutchinson-road-tubeless-tires.html Tubeless So Rules... - SoCalTrailRiders I know the UST tires and rims are expensive, and heavy but, WOW ... I have not flatted in 2 years of heavy trail riding. I just change out the Stans' juice. www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/34884-tubeless-so-rules.html Going tubeless. What tires are good? - SoCalTrailRiders So I ordered the DT Swiss tubeless kit for my 4.1 rims today. What are some good tires to use on a tubeless setup like this? Should I order some UST tires? www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/.../2050-going-tubeless-what-tires-good.html Tubeless PSI - SoCalTrailRiders Recent convert to tubeless, just completed my 2nd ride. Using Maxiss Minon 2.35 in front & High Roller 2.35 in back. Need feedback... My ride feels faster. www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/2375-tubeless-psi.html how to go tubeless with out buying a stans kit??? - SoCalTrailRiders is this possible. i have stans arch wheelset running resolution in the front and captain in the rear. i wanna pull the tubes out.. but dont wanna spend any. www.socaltrailriders.org/.../13959-how-go-tubeless-out-buying-stans-kit.html Tubeless vs Tube(merged/sticky) - SoCalTrailRiders Maybe it's my desire to find an affordable solution to ease the upgrade itch, but all this talk about tubeless has me thinking. www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/.../2090-tubeless-vs-tube-merged-sticky.html Ghetto Tubeless Explosion - SoCalTrailRiders Was doing the ghetto tubeless tonight. We pumped up the first time and nothing happened. I went in to check the tires a few hours later and the rear wheel ... www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/rider.../35569-ghetto-tubeless-explosion.html Sealing Tubeless Tires - SoCalTrailRiders I finally made the switch to tubeless. I did the front tire a couple weeks ago and it sealed up perfect on the first try. I did the back tire on Wednesday ... www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/14185-sealing-tubeless-tires.html Tubeless Tire Kit for Trail - SoCalTrailRiders I recently converted to tubeless and am a little lost on what I need to have in my pockets out on the trail for any emergency repairs. www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/25333-tubeless-tire-kit-trail.html Tubeless, or tubes all the way?????? - SoCalTrailRiders I have been using Tubeless tires for quite some time, and hear lots of negative remarks in the shop regarding them. I have even used them in my FR bike, ... www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/general.../10484-tubeless-tubes-all-way.html Tubeless conversions - SoCalTrailRiders I have Mavic CrossRides and I put the Stans Tubeless Conversion on them....I LOVE TUBLESS!!!! I did this conversion in Jun 08....I followed the instructions ... www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/37139-tubeless-conversions.html Going Tubeless - SoCalTrailRiders I am considering getting the Stan's No Tubes kit. I keep getting flats lately, and I read it supposed to relieve both these problems. www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/workshop/26430-going-tubeless.html For Sale Feeler: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Wheelset - SoCalTrailRiders FS: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Wheelset - Tubeless Ready Dirtmistress' new bike review: "is better than I could have ever dreamed. It made me feel things I never ... www.socaltrailriders.org/.../36857-feeler-bontrager-rhythm-comp-wheelset.html Ust/Tubeless Tires Help/Advise(merged/sticky) - Page 2 ... Originally Posted by Piranha Check out some of the pricing on the Schwalbe UST's if you want to see insane. Try the pricing at Mountain High Cyclery from ... www.socaltrailriders.org/.../36028-ust-tubeless-tires-help-advise-merged-sticky-2.html
Weight savings is minimal. Flats are less frequent. Ride is more supple. Maintenance is more critical. Riding over vegetation isn't a concern. Personally, I like tubeless.
thanks ive actually read a few of those however the best info so far is the fact that you run it on your down hill rigs... thats all i needed to hear! thanks
Another tubeless question.... is it ok to let the fluid sit in there for a while? I only ride maybe every other week but I have ghetto tubeless... :?:
well ya dont want to drain it out#-o:lol: hey D:wave:, Ive let mine sit in there for up to a month between rides and its fine
Tubeless is the way to go, just check the Stan's every 3 months if you ride 4 times a week like our Group. Good Luck
You'll know when the Stan's is gone because you'll have a flat that doesn't seal up. And big holes can be patched from the inside with a patch kit and some care. Just be careful of running your pressure waaay too low. You'll get a pinch flat on the bead that can't be fixed or sealed by the Stans fluid. This usually happens when the tire is brand new...stupid new tires.
i cant even count the numbers of flates i pass up when riding......even if you go tubbliss carry a tube and duct tape for the real bad day...for big blow outs sidwall damage... and it only eats up the tires if you dont use UST tires...!!!
