Originally Posted by
TallRider
Isn't the Marathon a bombproof tire with a really stiff/rigid ride? I don't see the point of running it tubeless.
The Marathon Supreme is one of the lightest in the Marathon series. A tubeless 40mm Supreme might be lighter than a 38mm Compass Barlow Pass w/tube (but the Compass will probably be smoother and faster).
Plus tubeless has advantages other than lightness and smooth ride.