Mountain Biking - Stans notubes and UST

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The_Convert
01-03-05, 09:48 PM
hey everyone-

I was just thinking about getting the Notubes kit after seeing and hearing about it everywhere, and then seeing the nutty video on their site (notubes.com). Anyways, because I already HAVE tubless wheels in the glorious shape of the Mavic Crossmax SL, it seems that the only benefit is the instant sealing. I was wondering however if there are other benefits such as being able to run a non-UST (lighter) tire and easier installation? Maybe there are more...
Anyone ever done this or have any ideas?

thansks


TimB
01-04-05, 01:21 AM
No Tubes works just fine on a UST rim with a Non UST tyre.
However I would caution that using non UST tyres in a tubeless configuration shortens their life considerably. I only use that configuration for racing now and UST for Marathons and training rides.

the sealant is the best I've tried by a long way.