Alex Dark Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I was wondering....why on earth does no-one run tubeless tyresfor trials?* they're lighter* no more pinch punctures ( so lower pressures can be used )* no more conventional punturesI don't understand it....maybe people do but i've never heard of anyone using them.....any ideas or limitations people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Use the search, there's thoudand's of these topics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 i know dan jones was going to it on his front wheel, but you obviously cant use one on a drilled rim becuase of the holes, unless they get sealed some how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Fat mike used tubeless in his front wheel. Don't know is he still does now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 people gave up running it on the back since the squirm you get with low pressure...say on a gap..just meant that latex went everywhere!if you run 'em hard enough it's mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I use a tubless tyre on the rear.Michelin DH24Still run a tube, just use it due to thicker sidewalls mean you cant get pinchflats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I know Dan from Bristol was running one and every time he did a gap where he didnt land spot on, it squirted jizz all over the place and he had to spend ages filling his tyre back up and pumping it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I pinch flatted the tubeless back tyre in my XC bike on the edge of a step about a month back - one hole by the rim rather than the standard snakebite - and the goo didn't have a hope of sealing it. Worse than that I barely touched the step compared to what I've done with tubed tyres, not to mind on a trials bike (With tubes). Tubeless isn't generally lighter thanks to the rims usually being heavier, the tyre always being heavier and the goo adding back or exceeding pretty much any other weight you might think you're saving by ditching the tube ... Makes sense in XC racing where even when you puncture most of the time you can stay going till the end of the race... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I know Dan from Bristol was running one and every time he did a gap where he didnt land spot on, it squirted jizz all over the place and he had to spend ages filling his tyre back up and pumping it up.jizz, that cant of been pleasant for everyone else lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 The Maxxis High Roller 2.35" UST tyres are the best tyres ever for trials, tubed or tubeless. Less than 900g, yet still decent sidewalls.I ran tubeless F+R a while back, in the rear, experiences were as have been mentioned, a sharp edge, and it burps air & latex.In the front however, on a narrowish rim it was mint. Very rarely burped. I do intend on running it in the front again when I can be bothered. And yeah search, there're a couple of useful topics around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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