tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post3435008996633597778..comments2023-09-17T04:10:29.317-04:00Comments on Bull City Cycling: to No-Tube or not to No-Tube, that is the question?DukePiratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13718611936927124375noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post-23630884012733228182009-02-11T14:03:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:03:00.000-05:00I have also been running tubeless tires for a few ...I have also been running tubeless tires for a few years now...I have had a couple of sidewall slashes on brand new tires and I concur it is frustrating. That being said, the lighter weight and lower tire pressure are a big draw for me. <BR/><BR/>However, the biggest advantage that I have noticed is that tubless tires keep the rubber side down better. Everytime I have to throw a tube in, my bike seems to bounce around more. <BR/><BR/>Maybe its in my head but tubes = increased spring factor = no good for shredding up the dirt!<BR/><BR/>Keep the faith professor...tubes are antiquated and merely a trend, similar to disc brakes! Keep it real, run tubeless tires and v-brakes.B Swadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722803008801075908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post-84218588895522496502009-02-11T13:37:00.001-05:002009-02-11T13:37:00.001-05:00I was actually running a Specialized Fast Track, w...I was actually running a Specialized Fast Track, which did seem to have a sturdy sidewall. I must have just hit a rock the wrong way. Maybe it was just bad luck on my part.<BR/><BR/>Follow-up question:<BR/>anyone have a good method for repairing tires? I've used a tube patch with decent results, but are there other options?co2cyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535288272326787933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post-85959732099981543422009-02-11T13:37:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:37:00.000-05:00master professor...perhaps this problem mostly doe...master professor...perhaps this problem mostly does pertain to 29er thin walled tires? i've been running tubeless 26" with stans for several years now and have only had 1 flat and no sliced sidewalls. I've run 2 sets of Specializd S-Works Fastrack LKs and a pair of Specialized Roll-X 2Bliss.<BR/><BR/>Solution.....lace up a set of 12" wheels and run solid rubber tires.hollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349637715380389661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post-15568201388887800692009-02-11T10:17:00.000-05:002009-02-11T10:17:00.000-05:00previous comment was mine - bikinghawk - but I was...previous comment was mine - bikinghawk - but I was unable to access my google account for some reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post-40595246934059652642009-02-11T10:16:00.000-05:002009-02-11T10:16:00.000-05:00Of course there are cuts that stans cannot seal. ...Of course there are cuts that stans cannot seal. But half of those, esp. sidewall cuts, are trouble with tubes as well. I did have trouble running non-tubeless tires tubeless. But now that tubeless tires are much lighter I prefer those for their ability to run low pressure without pinchflatting(which may help your wrists as much as your new fork). My favorite tire remains the specialized fast track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3761035034264273752.post-35591622430427249992009-02-10T22:40:00.000-05:002009-02-10T22:40:00.000-05:00I've had problems with my rear tire getting cuts a...I've had problems with my rear tire getting cuts and not getting sealed up. It almost drove me back to tubes but I've got one that works for now. Another cut this spring and I'll either have to find a tire with thick sides or go back to tubes. The last time I added a bunch of eraser bits to the mix so hopefully that'll plug up holes better.jdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665795801926683863noreply@blogger.com