Originally Posted by
Cycletography
In the specific case of pich flats, can we at least agree that tubeless is the better option?
In my experience if you run wider tires at pressures suitable for tarmac and gravel roads then pinch flats are really not much of an issue. After 32,000 km (20,000 mi) on Compass/Rene Herse Babyshoe Pass 650B x 42 run at 3.0 bar / 42 psi I have yet to pinch flat. In the same time I've also only had 3-4 regular punctures from pins and other sharp debris. Tubeless solves a problem that I don't have
Pinch flats are more of an issue on narrow tires, which also are not as good a fit for tubeless because of the relatively high tire pressures they require (especially for heavier riders).