Originally Posted by
Metallifan33
Hey Noodle, I'm curious as to your flat statistics between tube vs. tubless tires (on road specifically).
I ride maybe 20% of your mileage (in the same area), and have been lucky enough not to have had a flat yet. IDK how much of that has to do with my 32mm tires and the fact that I mostly stick to the same route (frequented by cyclists).
But when the time comes to change tires, I wonder if I should go tubless as well (my rims are "tubless ready").
My flats would usually come in bunches. The tires were either wearing thin, or it was monsoon season. After it rains hard, thorns and other debris will accumulate in bike lanes.
I've had 1 tubeless tire cut down by glass, but that's the only flat in 1.5 years. Every time I replace a tire, it's filled with thorns. Some of that is likely because I no longer avoid every tiny bit of debris, like I used to.