If you’re a beginner cyclist, getting familiar with all the different parts that go into a tubeless tyre setup can be overwhelming! Inner tubes are a great way to get used to cycling and learning how to fix punctures is a key skill to have 👌
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as wonderful as tubless tires are they’re not without their drawbacks such as the faf with Messy sealant the fact that the sealant dries out and they’re not actually completely immune to punctures and if you do get a puncture it can be quite a pain in the ass to fix so what type of ride or Rider is best sticking to the Old Faithful inner tube the first that Springs to mind is beginner cyclists when you’re just starting out just changing and using inner tubes is the most simple solution they’re easy to fix at the side of the road can be fixed multiple times and you need to learn how to change an inner tube you don’t want to be necessarily dealing with the added complexity and faf of a tubless setup plus it’s just really cheap yeah tubeless setups also require more maintenance because the sealant periodically dries out needs cleaning out and then replacing inner tubes require comparatively less maintenance
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I think tubeless is the way to go if your just ridding for fun and want a enjoyable ride
Learn how to spell. It’s tire not tyre
But what about the tire itself? If you have debris in your outertire you're pretty much done right? It will constantly puncture your innertube… or am i wrong?
Tubeless is great for trail biker, because then don’t have to fix their tires that often. They’re also great for enduro and downhill riders for the same reason. They might be good for some tryhard street riders because they are very slightly lighter than tube tires
I'm so EFEN confused. Should I get them or not?
Get better tires and thicker tubes and use some type of sealant or something.
I guess we aren't going to talk about the T-shirt…
Tubeless is great for racers, that have support and mechanics. Same as Tube tyres at their prime, still clinchers and inner tubes is the solution for the many.
I hate bicycle tubes, so i ditched them almost a decade ago on my aluminium shogun bike. I just use solid tyres , simple
I always get puncture by goathead Will tubeless sealant enough for needle punctures?
Almost 40 years riding… Damn! I've tried almost everything available out there. Tubeless? Not for me. No hating, though.
Tubes aren't cheap if you get a puncture on a weakly basis. Tubeless allows for lower pressure riding, adding to the comfort. Setting up tubeless can be a pita yet on my gravel bike I won't go back to tubes. My Brompton still uses tubes, and riding in the city, I had dozens of punctures.
I will never ever go tubles.
It takes 5 min to change a tube on the side of the road. 🤷♂️. Tubes are great.
Gravel. Bikepacking. Tubeless is king.
Been riding for 14yrs plus on the road. I can count on one hand how many flats I’ve had. Tubeless on MTB and gravel is a no-brainer. For road? Not necessary.
The maintenance of one’s bike is the biggest barrier for casual riders to actually use their bike. I bought Gator skin tires for my road bike and I’ve never had a puncture. I’m not racing so any loss in speed or handling is worth it when you’re 30 or 40 miles from home. First in the past where I’m at the side of the road changing the tube.
Tubeless for my explorer type gravel bike. Tubes and gator skin on my city bike. Haven’t had flat tires in years
Why should only beginner cyclists be wary of the faff with tubeless?
Tubeless tyres are a bit heavier than their equivalent non tubeless because they have to be impermeable to air. And they are more difficult to mount. I'll stick with TPU tubes.
Tubes all day everyday.
Why is the point of tubeless, other than weight? Takes me ten minutes to fix a puncture.