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Old 04-03-10, 04:27 PM
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I guess I don't see any advantage to running tubeless tires.

Do you put the sealant into the tire and run with it in there all the time like slime? Can it foul your pump?
If not, carrying a tube with me seems a lot easier than carrying a tire repair kit or can of sealant.

What about mounting tubeless tires? Are they too stiff for my arthritic hands? How does one form a seal on a tubeles bicycle tire? Can it be easily done out on the road if I'm running low and loose my seal at the bead for instance? How difficult is it to replace those small valve stems if one starts to leak?

Maybe these are all non-issues. I just don't know......
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