Post #652262

@ascentale@sfba.social @pete@masto.hypertelia.com @bikenite@fedigroups.social A3. Congrats on having a tubeless thread without any insane religious position crusaders. What's with this Masto audience - why aren't we incoherently yelling "I'm right" at each other? To answer. I've found tubeless fabulous YMMV as might your opinions. Much better ride, especially than something robust like Schwalbe marathons. Many many (many) saved punctures. I especially appreciated the massive hedge thorn I didn't even notice in the dark and sleet last month. But, they're just not worth the faff on a short trips utility bike or a bike you use infrequently. For longer rides or rides where fun is the aim they're great. But, they can be a rim/tyre combo minefield. Some combos are hard to initially seal, others are too tight. If I can't get the tyre off on the road and bang a tube in (as a last resort) it's no good to me. Low volume/high pressure tyres don't work as well either e.g. my old road frame permits max 25c. I've tried, it wasn't pretty.