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Originally Posted by chrisx
Dont work that way,

Might not be as ideal but I don't see that as being any different from those pre-filled tubes that I've used when they were the only thing available...and those do work alright for smaller punctures.


Originally Posted by JohnJ80
I mounted a set of Schwalbe G-1 speeds on a set of rims with tubes. Then I did the same thing mounting it tubeless. Tubeless was a much different, better ride. Much more supple tire, cornered better, was noticeably lighter etc.. Mounting tubeless isn't hard at all. My tour this summer will be tubeless.

J.
I have tubeless on my CX and mountain bikes. I don't find the difference to be great enough on pavement for me to bother switching over on my other bikes (especially bikes that are going to be loaded down) unless I'm going to be replacing a rim anyway.
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