Tubeless users: do you still carry a flat kit?
01-08-21, 11:22 AM
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Oh, I know - I've done it, which is why I carry a road tube as a backup for my gravel bike. I just don't have any experience with the volumes that he's talking about; 4" fatty is a huge, huge volume, so I'd want to see check my back-up tube myself before assuming that it'll work.
01-08-21, 11:37 AM
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Oh, I know - I've done it, which is why I carry a road tube as a backup for my gravel bike. I just don't have any experience with the volumes that he's talking about; 4" fatty is a huge, huge volume, so I'd want to see check my back-up tube myself before assuming that it'll work.
When I say "see" I mean the aftermath. fortunately no one was around to actually see it happen.
01-08-21, 11:42 AM
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try this for fun at a bike shop: cut open a tube and tie one end. fill the other with baby powder, then tie off. when a coworker goes to the toilet, shove the looser end under the door and start inflating with an air compressor as fast as possible.
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Tubeless users: do you still carry a flat kit?
No, just plugs and CO2.
No, just plugs and CO2.
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01-08-21, 12:59 PM
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Tubeless flats are usually from sidewall damage or misplaced valve stems.
I carry Stan's plugs, a tube, and pump/co2 for long rides. For shorter stuff, I will occasionally ride with nothing.
I carry Stan's plugs, a tube, and pump/co2 for long rides. For shorter stuff, I will occasionally ride with nothing.
01-08-21, 06:31 PM
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I carry a tube, 2 co2's, plugs, and duct tape around my tire levels in case I need to boot the tire. I just tear off a small piece and cover the hole from the inside and it will keep a tube from pushing out from the hole. However, never had to use any of it since I have been tubless.
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01-09-21, 12:52 AM
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I carry a tube, patch kit, plugs, duct tape co2, and a mini pump. I have everything packed very tightly along with multi tool, etc. I've never needed to use any of it.
I also ask anyone with mechanicals if there is anything they need and I partly carry this stuff too in case someone else I come across might need something.
I also ask anyone with mechanicals if there is anything they need and I partly carry this stuff too in case someone else I come across might need something.
01-09-21, 01:05 AM
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I always carry a kit with a spare tube, tire levers, patches, spare tubeless valve/valve extender, 3 Co2 cartridges, a multitool, and a piece of Flex Tape in case I have to boot a tire....
01-10-21, 10:41 PM
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Tubeless is pretty new to me, and I've been carrying the same kit I've always carried - tube, levers, CO2, and multi-tool. Yesterday, 10 miles into a 50 mile road ride with a buddy, I hit something (a rock, I think) that sliced the sidewall of my rear Conti GP5000TL and it went flat pretty quickly. I pried the bead off, booted the sidewall gash with a $1 bill (good thing my buddy had that, or I might have been done for the day), removed the stem, installed the tube, hit it with the CO2, and we finished our ride. It was a bit messy, but it wasn't much different than if I had been running a tubed tire. For me, it confirmed that carrying all the stuff for a tubed tire is worthwhile insurance when running tubeless. My buddy's $1 bill has been added to my permanent kit (I bought him a coffee as pay-back). Today, I took everything apart. It turns out the remaining sealant coating the inside of the tire did a good job holding the $1 boot in place.
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01-10-21, 10:50 PM
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01-11-21, 12:39 AM
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01-11-21, 05:43 PM
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I'm not sold on road tubeless with slicks, but I am tubeless on my MTB. I had a blowout once where my tire debeaded and couldn't get it to hold air again. I still keep tube and pump just in case.
01-14-21, 11:17 AM
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I am. I weigh 155 lbs and run 75 PSI in 28MM Conti 5000GPs on wider carbon rims. This setup unbelievable grip and comfort while still being very fast rolling and very resistant to flats. Love this setup. I also run Rene Herse Extralight Stampede Pass tubeless on another bike at 40 psi. You haven't lived until you try that, it's like having suspension.
06-11-21, 05:27 AM
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Last week my son broke a spoke at the hub on his rear rim and it punctured the tape and released the air. We always carry a tube, levers and a hand pump on his bike.
06-11-21, 05:52 AM
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If and when I go tubeless I imagine I would still carry a patch kit. I have helped out other casual riders by patching a tube on the trail for them. Makes me feel good !! As it is I hate bags and what not on my bike so I carry a camelback Lobo with the bladder removed. Keep my pump in the bladder spot, tools and kit in the small upper pouch. Wallet, keys and other items in the lower pouch.
06-11-21, 06:08 AM
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Also 3 yrs with no flats. Same with my GF.
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06-11-21, 07:31 AM
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For mtb I just carry a mini-pump and Dynaplug kit.
For road I add 1 spare tube, levers, patches & boot. They just live permanently on the bike in a tiny saddle pack.
Only reason I carry more for road is that I'm a lot further away from home.
For road I add 1 spare tube, levers, patches & boot. They just live permanently on the bike in a tiny saddle pack.
Only reason I carry more for road is that I'm a lot further away from home.
06-11-21, 07:47 AM
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Yes.
Levers, CO2, tubes, pump, tire, and duct tape to boot.
Levers, CO2, tubes, pump, tire, and duct tape to boot.