Best gravel bike wheels

[pauly999]

Is the cycling community really so attached to tubes that we’re willing to host paint-drying parties over it? If tubeless setups are touted as the holy grail of gravel riding, why are we still playing footsie with tubes? Is it truly about personal choice, or are we just dodging the discomfort of change?

And let’s talk about those “universal standards” again—are we really so divided that we can’t agree on something as fundamental as tires? When will we stop treating cycling like a retro fashion show and start embracing advancements that could elevate our rides? What’s it going to take to break this cycle of stubbornness?

 

[sunman]

That's a great question! I'm genuinely puzzled by the persistence of tubed wheels on high-end gravel bikes. Is it really about cost-cutting, or is there something I'm missing about tubeless tech that's holding manufacturers back? And what's with the myth that tubeless is high-maintenance? Don't get me started on the supposed "difficulty" of setup