Tubeless On My Touring Bike? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T11:32:23Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tubeless-on-my-touring-bike?feed=yes&xn_auth=noStandard track pump can infla…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-09:2211490:Comment:9676782016-02-09T17:28:09.673ZPavel Tomekhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PavelTomek
<p>Standard track pump can inflate tires with Stan's sealant it without problem. Few times I was able to inflate it with a mini-pump, but it's pain (you have to pump very quickly :c).</p>
<p>Standard track pump can inflate tires with Stan's sealant it without problem. Few times I was able to inflate it with a mini-pump, but it's pain (you have to pump very quickly :c).</p> yes, isn't it necessary to us…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-09:2211490:Comment:9676732016-02-09T15:59:24.700ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>yes, isn't it necessary to use a compressor to inflate a tubeless tire?</p>
<p>yes, isn't it necessary to use a compressor to inflate a tubeless tire?</p> You're being a bit pedantic b…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-09:2211490:Comment:9676272016-02-09T15:57:39.455ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>You're being a bit pedantic but you are correct. To be a bit more clear, eliminating the type of "pinch flat" that would occur from low pressure tire impacts is one of the stated advantages of tubeless tires. It was not designed to eliminate issues related to difficulty in tube/tire mounting.</p>
<p>Still, in this occurrence the tire is spontaneously forced against the rim which seems like if that occurs (at all) the condition is extreme and other issues can occur like wheel or tire failure.…</p>
<p>You're being a bit pedantic but you are correct. To be a bit more clear, eliminating the type of "pinch flat" that would occur from low pressure tire impacts is one of the stated advantages of tubeless tires. It was not designed to eliminate issues related to difficulty in tube/tire mounting.</p>
<p>Still, in this occurrence the tire is spontaneously forced against the rim which seems like if that occurs (at all) the condition is extreme and other issues can occur like wheel or tire failure. If your performance goal is speed over a course (racing or some close representation thereof) then there is a clear advantage with the added traction of low pressure and risks are possible rewarded.</p> I've been using Stan's Sealan…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-08:2211490:Comment:9675112016-02-08T17:44:07.543ZPavel Tomekhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PavelTomek
<p>I've been using Stan's Sealant with tubeless ready rims on my MTB for over 5 years and it works great. I have less punctures, when I get one I don't need to stop. However, it requires some maintenance and replacement of the sealant every 3-6 months (it dries and leaks with every puncture).</p>
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<p>I am now planning a 3 month on and off road touring and I am deciding between Stan's or normal tubes. My arguments would be:</p>
<p>Pros:</p>
<p>- Fewer punctures</p>
<p>- Less time spent to…</p>
<p>I've been using Stan's Sealant with tubeless ready rims on my MTB for over 5 years and it works great. I have less punctures, when I get one I don't need to stop. However, it requires some maintenance and replacement of the sealant every 3-6 months (it dries and leaks with every puncture).</p>
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<p>I am now planning a 3 month on and off road touring and I am deciding between Stan's or normal tubes. My arguments would be:</p>
<p>Pros:</p>
<p>- Fewer punctures</p>
<p>- Less time spent to change tubes (fewer interruptions to the trip)</p>
<p>- I can use 29" in countries without availability of 29" tubes</p>
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<p>Cons:</p>
<p>- I'd have to carry sealant with me (at least 2 x 2oz)</p>
<p>- I'd have still to carry tubes as well</p>
<p>- It's difficult to inflate with a mini pump after sealant replacement</p>
<p>- On a longer trip >3-6 months I would have to periodically replace the sealant (not my case)</p>
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<p>Any thoughts? Any experience with off-road touring with tubeless?</p> Sounds good to me :) Tricolo…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-04:2211490:Comment:8100022014-04-04T17:59:06.880ZdaWillinChihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JustWill
<p>Sounds good to me :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Tricolor said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tubeless-on-my-touring-bike?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A809764&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment809995"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'd just go with whichever one is easier to repair when you're in the middle of nowhere and its raining.</p>
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<p>Sounds good to me :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Tricolor said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tubeless-on-my-touring-bike?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A809764&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment809995"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'd just go with whichever one is easier to repair when you're in the middle of nowhere and its raining.</p>
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</blockquote> I'd just go with whichever on…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-04:2211490:Comment:8099952014-04-04T17:03:37.237ZTricolorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tricolor
<p>I'd just go with whichever one is easier to repair when you're in the middle of nowhere and its raining.</p>
<p>I'd just go with whichever one is easier to repair when you're in the middle of nowhere and its raining.</p> Pinch flats don't explode man…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-04:2211490:Comment:8098312014-04-04T16:34:44.886ZKevin Mulckyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinMulcky
<p>Pinch flats don't explode mang. It's not just semantics in this case.</p>
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<p>You're describing an error in mounting a tire which cause the pressure to explode the tube when the tire is not seated correctly. </p>
<p>Pinch flats don't explode mang. It's not just semantics in this case.</p>
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<p>You're describing an error in mounting a tire which cause the pressure to explode the tube when the tire is not seated correctly. </p> That's not entirely true. If…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-04:2211490:Comment:8096592014-04-04T16:24:59.823ZGeckohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Gecko
<p>That's not entirely true. If a little bit of the tube is stuck between the bead of the tire and the rim, it can pinch upon inflation and BOOM. Pinch flat before you've even ridden the bike. Granted, it doesn't have the typical snakebite holes, and it wasn't the tube being pinched between the road and the rim, but it's a pinch flat regardless. It's easy to do if you're not paying attention, or if the bead/rim interface is slightly loose, like with an old tire on an old, low-budget steel…</p>
<p>That's not entirely true. If a little bit of the tube is stuck between the bead of the tire and the rim, it can pinch upon inflation and BOOM. Pinch flat before you've even ridden the bike. Granted, it doesn't have the typical snakebite holes, and it wasn't the tube being pinched between the road and the rim, but it's a pinch flat regardless. It's easy to do if you're not paying attention, or if the bead/rim interface is slightly loose, like with an old tire on an old, low-budget steel rim. I always check the bead all the way around many times as I slowly inflate the tire after mounting.<br/> <br/> <cite>peter moormann said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tubeless-on-my-touring-bike?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A809585&page=2#2211490Comment809817"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>A pinch flat is not caused from mounting a tire.</p>
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</blockquote> This is awesome! I never knew…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-04:2211490:Comment:8096482014-04-04T14:42:42.211ZdaWillinChihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JustWill
<p>This is awesome! I never knew tubeless was this far advanced in cycling.</p>
<p>At one point I thought tubeless meant tubular. The horror stories I've heard of people going tubular (it is almost a nightmare and a half to change).</p>
<p>So, maybe I wouldn't consider tubeless after all since I'm not using that bike for racing/mountain biking and neither am I a light weight, literally :=)</p>
<p>This is awesome! I never knew tubeless was this far advanced in cycling.</p>
<p>At one point I thought tubeless meant tubular. The horror stories I've heard of people going tubular (it is almost a nightmare and a half to change).</p>
<p>So, maybe I wouldn't consider tubeless after all since I'm not using that bike for racing/mountain biking and neither am I a light weight, literally :=)</p> The only time I would conside…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-04:2211490:Comment:8096452014-04-04T14:30:46.859ZKevin Mulckyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinMulcky
<p>The only time I would consider running a tubeless setup in a touring bike was if I was going through goathead thorn territory or riding more than 75% off road.</p>
<p>The only time I would consider running a tubeless setup in a touring bike was if I was going through goathead thorn territory or riding more than 75% off road.</p>