Thanks and another question

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First of all, I would like to thank those who contributed their

experiences

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about slick tires for MTB and saddle options. This is such a great N.G. where I can get help
and info.

Another question, what is a tubeless tire? Is it similar to a car tire? If it gets flat, how do
you fix it? Thanks for your insights in advance.

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Tubeless tires, or UST tires, are basically normal tires with a little bit better bead (to be
airtight), thicker casing, and are made air tight. To fix a flat, you have to use an instant patch,
or put some latex in there (like the stuff www.notubes.com sells). Fixing flats on them is not all
that easy - if you flat on the trail, you basically need to throw a tube in there and fix it when
you get back home. You either need a high volume floor pump or an air compressor to fill them up
usually - too slow and the bead won't lock in place with the rim, so they wont' be airtight. Some
soapy water (or just the latex mentioned above) helps this a lot.

They do allow to run somewhat lower pressures, and ride a little differently. They ain't cheap
though, and are slightly heavier. I'm currently wrestling with the decision as to whether or not to
go UST or just go standard tires. I think I'm going to go standard, and maybe go "tubeless" with the
kit from that link above.

Jon Bond

"MPT" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

First of all, I would like to thank those who contributed their

experiences

Quoted message said:

about slick tires for MTB and saddle options. This is such a great N.G. where I can get help
and info.

Another question, what is a tubeless tire? Is it similar to a car tire? If it gets flat, how do
you fix it? Thanks for your insights in advance.

Exactly the same as a car tyre, but think of how much more puncture prone you are on a bike. IMHO
these fit into the "nice idea but too much of a pain" category unless you have a mechanic and a
supply of new tyres for when they puncture. All the best

Stan Cox

This sounds like a good time to ask this question, since were on the subject, Is it possible to
mount a regular tubbed tire on a tubeless rim? Just in case you have to.

May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris

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Or, can a tubless tire WITH a tube, be used on a regular rim?

May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris

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Stan Cox said:

Exactly the same as a car tyre, but think of how much more puncture prone you are on a bike. IMHO
these fit into the "nice idea but too much of a pain" category unless you have a mechanic and a
supply of new tyres for when they puncture. All the best

Don't need a mechanic; just carry a tube in case of a flat and patch the tire when you get home.

I recommend UST if you have problems with pinch flats. If pinch flats are not a problem, they're
probably not worth the expense and (slightly) extra weight.

I used to average a pinch flat in about one in four rides before switching to UST (Mavic and
Michelin). No pinch flats for 26 months since switching.