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Old 12-10-17, 09:53 PM
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rifraf
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I'm about to give ghetto tubeless a whirl on my bike.
For those unsure what it is, it utilises tubes that have been split and the edges sit, after trimming, slightly proud of the external edges of the tire where it grips the rim.
Roughly following the method outlined here:
Ghetto tubeless conversion DIY: tips and tricks | Ridemonkey Forums
I've not tried tubeless before and have no interest in buying new rims or specialised tires.
I'm heading in this direction due to a sudden spate of punctures due to an abundance of thorns in my area.
I've not suffered from thorns previously but three punctures in three outings means something has to change.
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