Originally Posted by
WizardOfBoz
But here's a question: do folks feel that the tubeless tires give a better ride for road bikes on paved routes? I get the goal of tubeless for off-road, fewer pinch flats and fewer small leaks. But for road tires?
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Yes. Tubeless rims are wider than standard road rims, which means more air volume in the tire so I am riding significantly lower pressure without fear of pinch flats. The improved suppleness of the ride is by far the best aspect of tubeless, even more so than the puncture protection.