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Post by Jimbo on Sept 13, 2016 8:06:58 GMT
So, I am still not running tubeless  I know don't take the piss. There are 2 reasons why, couldn't be bothered (2 punctures in 2 years) and worried I would cock it up as I'm not very handy. Anyway, when I was loading up my new small rucksack I realised how heavy an inner tube was and don't want to carry it. Now unfortunately my wheels are not tubeless ready (effing joke on a £2500 bike) but my tyres are. So I am looking for wheel recommendations 27.5. Don't want to spend a fortune really so may wait for the sales. That said do you tubeless guys still carry a spare tube? If you do is it worth spending £200-£400 to go tubeless? Lots of questions, cheers |
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Post by hodgy on Sept 13, 2016 8:45:06 GMT
Don't have enough knowledge to recommend a new wheel set up ..but with regard to carrying a tube on a tubeless set up ..yes I still do ..
To be honest I can re-inflate my tyres with a mini pump from flat ..so I don't really know why I carry it ..but the day I don't ..I will probably need it .
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Sept 13, 2016 8:50:10 GMT
what wheels are they?
You should be able to convert them with valves and tape.
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 13, 2016 9:21:22 GMT
what wheels are they? You should be able to convert them with valves and tape. Rims Syncros XC / Eyelets / 32H XC37, I believe they can be converted but wouldn't know where to start tbf, might have to speak to my lbs |
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Post by Rlo80 on Sept 13, 2016 10:23:35 GMT
Tubeless is great on many aspects. Still carry a tube even though I never needed one...also in case anyone else does.
If you get some Hope Pro 4 hubs, on either Hope, Mavic or Stans rims, you will have wheels for life. I've always been told that th Mavic rims are very easy to setup tubeless.
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Post by glynnsixo on Sept 13, 2016 10:42:09 GMT
this might help
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Post by glynnsixo on Sept 13, 2016 10:51:22 GMT
haha altho having just watched it meself. your still using a tube.so its not exactly tubless
im still keeping open minded as to whether tubeless is really any better
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Post by glynnsixo on Sept 13, 2016 11:12:59 GMT
this one wil be more appropriate
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 20:15:41 GMT
I don't take a tube around Cannock - only at places like Degla, BPW where there are sharp rocks.
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Post by ktmfiveforty on Sept 14, 2016 8:31:50 GMT
I'm also still running tubes (and don't do FB  ) .... though I do have 275 TLR rims on me Mega, just haven't got round to filling them with diluted jizz yet  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 17:23:44 GMT
I don't take a tube around Cannock - only at places like Degla, BPW where there are sharp rocks. Yeh I took one to BPW and left it in the car for safety why boyher bother with new wheels unless you need them , I use gorilla tape works great just make sure rims are clean n dry and put tape on nice and snugg . got Tubless tyres on the wheels now but it also works with none Tubless cheep way of doing it get wheels when you really need the, |
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I know don't take the piss. There are 2 reasons why, couldn't be bothered (2 punctures in 2 years) and worried I would cock it up as I'm not very handy.
) .... though I do have 275 TLR rims on me Mega, just haven't got round to filling them with diluted jizz yet 