At the London Cycle Show yesterday I picked up a booklet advertising Tufo Tubeless Bicycle Tyres,not only glue-on but clinchers as well.Naturally according to the blurb they are the best thing since sliced bread,but one thing caught my eye and that was the fact that firstly punctures can be repaired without removing the wheel by applying some of their special glue and secondly,if need be they can be run flat without much problem.
Now I expect to be shot down in flames and told that they are [censored] and it has all been tried before and found wanting but I wondered if anyone has any first-hand experience of their use.
At the London Cycle Show yesterday I picked up a booklet advertising Tufo Tubeless Bicycle Tyres,not only glue-on but clinchers as well.Naturally according to the blurb they are the best thing since sliced bread,but one thing caught my eye and that was the fact that firstly punctures can be repaired without removing the wheel by applying some of their special glue and secondly,if need be they can be run flat without much problem.
Now I expect to be shot down in flames and told that they are [censored] and it has all been tried before and found wanting but I wondered if anyone has any first-hand experience of their use.
No ............ stick a spare tube in yer back pocket for a clincher rim. Stick a spare tub in yer back pocket for a tubular rim ... and carry an emergency 'mend it all patch'
Do the punctures at home, in the warm, with a cup of tea and a dash of whisky (whisky in the tea not on the puncture) :-)
At the London Cycle Show yesterday I picked up a booklet advertising Tufo Tubeless Bicycle Tyres,not only glue-on but clinchers as well.Naturally according to the blurb they are the best thing since sliced bread,but one thing caught my eye and that was the fact that firstly punctures can be repaired without removing the wheel by applying some of their special glue and secondly,if need be they can be run flat without much problem.
This came up last week - they are surprisingly good.Ideal for cyclocross where you dont want pinch punctures, but also dont want the hassle of gluing on tubs. I've found they are also more durable than glue on tubulars, and the added bonus of being able to fit normal tyres on the rim if you want to get rid of them.I've had 2 glue-ons come loose while racing, yet have never had a problem the Tufos in 40+ races. The sealant reputedly does work, though I have no scientific evidence to prove it, I lasted a full season with no punctures, which was a first for me 2 years ago, when I would expect at least 2 a year.It is no good for splits though, I hit something which caused a 5mm split in the tyre - that means throw away time, though I suppose the same would be true for a normal tyre anyway.(you can put the sealant in when you fit the tyre, not just when you puncture) Alan.
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This came up last week - they are surprisingly good.Ideal for cyclocross where you dont want pinch punctures, but also dont want the hassle of gluing on tubs. I've found they are also more durable than glue on tubulars, and the added bonus of being able to fit normal tyres on the rim if you want to get rid of them.I've had 2 glue-ons come loose while racing, yet have never had a problem the Tufos in 40+ races. The sealant reputedly does work, though I have no scientific evidence to prove it, I lasted a full season with no punctures, which was a first for me 2 years ago, when I would expect at least 2 a year.It is no good for splits though, I hit something which caused a 5mm split in the tyre - that means throw away time, though I suppose the same would be true for a normal tyre anyway.(you can put the sealant in when you fit the tyre, not just when you puncture)
According to the site, you need smaller rims to run them (650s for 700c tyres). This is the only thing preventing me from buying a pair at the minute.
I'm thinking of building a new wheelset for the Giant so might be in the market for such things but I'd rather keep my options open at the minute.
This came up last week - they are surprisingly good.Ideal for cyclocross where you dont want pinch punctures, but also dont want the hassle of gluing on tubs.
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According to the site, you need smaller rims to run them (650s for 700c tyres). This is the only thing preventing me from buying a pair at the minute.
I cant see that - where does it say that? They are a tight fit on 700c wheels, so there is no way they'd fit on a 650 wheel. There must be 50 people running them on 700 rims in our league. Alan.
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I cant see that - where does it say that? They are a tight fit on 700c wheels, so there is no way they'd fit on a 650 wheel. There must be 50 people running them on 700 rims in our league. Alan.
It was on one of the websites that was selling them in the UK, I don't remember which one, it cropped up in an earlier thread.
Glad to hear that they don't need the 650 rims, because that means that they are still an option.
I think an expensive winter upgrade for the Giant is on the cards!
At the London Cycle Show yesterday I picked up a booklet advertising Tufo Tubeless Bicycle Tyres,not only glue-on but clinchers as well.Naturally according to the blurb they are the best thing since sliced bread,but one thing caught my eye and that was the fact that firstly punctures can be repaired without removing the wheel by applying some of their special glue and secondly,if need be they can be run flat without much problem.
Now I expect to be shot down in flames and told that they are [censored] and it has all been tried before and found wanting but I wondered if anyone has any first-hand experience of their use.
No ............ stick a spare tube in yer back pocket for a clincher rim. Stick a spare tub in yer back pocket for a tubular rim ... and carry an emergency 'mend it all patch'
Do the punctures at home, in the warm, with a cup of tea and a dash of whisky (whisky in the tea not on the puncture) :-)
I switched to Tufo tubulars (not the clincher-tubulars) after a spate of 7 punctured Veloflex tubulars. The Tufos seem pretty good, and they don't leak air as fast as a regular tub (with a latex tube, presumably). Whether I have avoided punctures because of the sealant or good fortune is hard to say!
I only use tubs on the TT bike - I haven't tried the tubular-clinchers on the road bikes, but am considering it for the commuting bike. I'd welcome any comments.
Incidentally, www.sdeals.com seem quite cheap and quick to deliver Tufos.
At the London Cycle Show yesterday I picked up a booklet advertising Tufo Tubeless Bicycle Tyres,not only glue-on but clinchers as well.Naturally according to the blurb they are the best thing since sliced bread,but one thing caught my eye and that was the fact that firstly punctures can be repaired without removing the wheel by applying some of their special glue and secondly,if need be they can be run flat without much problem.
Now I expect to be shot down in flames and told that they are [censored] and it has all been tried before and found wanting but I wondered if anyone has any first-hand experience of their use.
C+ liked them. They can take colossal pressures because they won't blow off the rim, so they'd be good on the track.
