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I've read some widely varrying opinions on the net about these type of
tires that Tufo is offering. As I understand it... these are actually
tubeless and not sew-ups so they require sealant to repair punctures.
I do not know the first thing about tubular or tubeless tires, having
always used clinchers, but the super high pressures (220psi) and
thoughts of lower rolling resistance has appeal to me.
My questions are:
1) Are these tires actually lighter (with the rim tape removed) than
light clincher, tube, rim-tape?
2) If so, will I only benefit from the weight reduction while
climbing? (I'm no racer... I ride 38.6miles of local rail-trail as
fast as I can (2hrs) every other evening, some local 30-50mile trips,
and I tour).
3) Do these tires have a reputation of flatting often? To talk with a
lbs mechanic, they do and everyone that buys these tires ends up
hating them.
4) Is using sealant in tubeless tires a pain? If so, what are these
pains specifically?
Any first hand use information would be really great!
Owen
tires that Tufo is offering. As I understand it... these are actually
tubeless and not sew-ups so they require sealant to repair punctures.
I do not know the first thing about tubular or tubeless tires, having
always used clinchers, but the super high pressures (220psi) and
thoughts of lower rolling resistance has appeal to me.
My questions are:
1) Are these tires actually lighter (with the rim tape removed) than
light clincher, tube, rim-tape?
2) If so, will I only benefit from the weight reduction while
climbing? (I'm no racer... I ride 38.6miles of local rail-trail as
fast as I can (2hrs) every other evening, some local 30-50mile trips,
and I tour).
3) Do these tires have a reputation of flatting often? To talk with a
lbs mechanic, they do and everyone that buys these tires ends up
hating them.
4) Is using sealant in tubeless tires a pain? If so, what are these
pains specifically?
Any first hand use information would be really great!
Owen