Thoughts on converting to tubeless?

[crazycanuck]

I've done a small search here but not found the exact answer yet. I have decided to go tubeless but would like a bit more info.

What are your thoughts if you've gone this direction? Any good sites for a lowdown?

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[sundial]

I went tubeless. :)

I changed the stock rims and tires on my mtb to Mavic rims with Kenda tubeless tires filled with Stan's. I like the fact that it's lighter, runs on lower psi, is durable and holds air well. I put Stan's in my tires about 1 year ago and I've not had any problems with it. I have yet to do any patch job on the tire but I do carry a tube as a backup as well as a tire puncture repair kit.

The initial set up can be messy and time consuming so check with your LBS to see if they are comfortable converting to tubeless. I have ordered the valve stems with the removable core valve that allow me to refill the tubes so that it will be less messy.

Website for Stan's:

http://www.notubes.com/home.php

Stan's messageboard:

http://messageboard.notubes.com/

[Andrea]

I went tubeless on my CX bike w/a Stan's kit. They're great, and it's easy to do yourself after watching the video on the Stan's site (though be prepared to spill some sealant all over the floor :D).

When my MTB gets here, I'm going tubeless immediately.

[sundial]

Andrea, tubular mtb tires are becoming more popular. Since you race, thought you'd like to know. :cool:

http://www.velonews.com/article/81689/geax-saguaro-tubular-mountain-bike-tire

[alleyoop]

We broke the cardinal rule and changed mine over 'guetto' with a Stans kit the night before a race. It was pretty easy and held perfect pressure all night and race. I ran right over a small barrell cactus during the race (got off course a bit) and we had to pick the needles out of the tire last night. Lost no pressure during the race. You can't ask for more than that!

[sundial]

That's awesome!

[crazycanuck]

My lovely lbs dude will install the new wheels & do the tubeless conversion for me :D

It will be exciting..:)

[sundial]

I think you'll be more than happy with the setup.

[OakLeaf]

One of my riding buddies got a set of road wheels a couple of months ago that can be used either way. He started off tubeless but switched back to clinchers within a few days. He was just too afraid of getting a flat.

[crazycanuck]

:D After quite a few moons, I now have my new wheels (Jet Black) & tubeless tire set :D

I was all ready to use them last weekend until...7am saturday morning we heard BANG!..Whoops..one exploded tire..poo. Back to our bike shop dudes who redid them for me :D (they set them up & had a few issues with other tires doing this as well..)

This week, no explosions & raring to give them a go. I need to get them sorted before our event next weekend.

:D