Tubeless Tires

[maillotpois]

Yes to both.

MTB: I have had them on my MTB for years. Initially, they would always be flat because they didn't seal properly, but I think we fixed that. I don't use that bike much at all anyway.

Road: I just got them on my new road bike and so far I really like them. The wheels will go both ways, you can run tubeless or regular clinchers with tubes. I decided to go with a Hutchinson tubeless, the more durable model as opposed to the lighter one. They handle well and I don't notice a big increase in rolling resistance like I would expect from the lower pressures. The bike shop mounted them, so I don't know if there were any special needs to mount them.

[Jiffer]

Dh has tubeless on his MTB as well. He likes them, even though we DID experience the "explosion factor", which was previously mentioned. We were getting ready for a 44 miler to the beach and back. Because he's "too good for us" and needed a challenge, he rode his MTB while us mortals rode our road bikes (he pulled too!). Anyway, we were just about ready to go when a booming sound occurred, much like a gun firing or a car tire exploding ... only it was his MTB tire .. which spewed goopy stuff all over me and my friends bike!

It was freaky. Can't remember what he figured out caused it, but it didn't deter him from using them. It was a little freaky riding behind him that day, though ... wondering if his bike was going to explode again, causing us all to go down!

However, he just recently tried tubeless on his road bike and, after some frustration, decided to switch back to tubes. I'm not sure what the frustrations were, but I could ask him if you want.

[maillotpois]

However, he just recently tried tubeless on his road bike and, after some frustration, decided to switch back to tubes. I'm not sure what the frustrations were, but I could ask him if you want.

I'm curious about the reasons if you don't mind asking him....

[sundial]

I decided to go with a Hutchinson tubeless, the more durable model as opposed to the lighter one.

Sarah, if you don't mind me asking what rims are you using? Have you noticed an appreciable difference in rolling resistance since switching to tubeless on the road bike?

I really, really like going tubeless on my mtbs. Cushier ride, corners better and no flats.

[maillotpois]

Sarah, if you don't mind me asking what rims are you using? Have you noticed an appreciable difference in rolling resistance since switching to tubeless on the road bike?

I am using Campy Eurus two ways: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...paign=Datafeed

I do not notice any difference in rolling resistance, though I am running 20 - 30 psi lower (90 - 100 instead of 115 - 120).

[sundial]

I do not notice any difference in rolling resistance, though I am running 20 - 30 psi lower (90 - 100 instead of 115 - 120).

That's what I was wondering. I think Hutchinson is the only road tire that Stan recommends if I remember correctly. And those rims are rockin'!

[maillotpois]

Thanks I really like the set up so far. I do need to take the tire off and the valve off and make sure I know how to fix them if I get a flat. It sounds easy enough, but I really don't want my first time to be out on the road.

[sundial]

Understood! Are you using Stan's?

[maillotpois]

Understood! Are you using Stan's?

Is that the hole filler stuff? I don't know - the bike shop put the tires on.