Old 03-11-15 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by GuyDebord
Well, I have used tubeless for 2 years and this is my first flat. The most common form of puncture is a pinch flat, without tubes you never get those, plus you use a liquid sealant in the tubeless set, where any minor puncture seals in seconds by itself. So yes, I think tubeless in the city is the way to go.
The big disadvantage is that if you do get a flat, you are better off letting a pro deal with it because they are much harder to mount, however, most that go out far from a repair shop carry a tube, just in case....

Yeah, but pinch flats are almost 100% preventable with proper inflation. I've never had one.

I dunno, I think I'd rater be able to repair a flat on the side of the road in 5 minutes than have to walk to a shop, many of which won't be able to repair tubeless punctures anyway. I don't see the advantage.
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