What does "Tubeless light" mean?
09-07-19, 08:49 AM
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If it says "Tubeless," it can be run tubeless - there's not much ambiguity there.
As far as "Light," I would guess one of two things. First would be marketing, letting you know that this is a supple, performance tubeless tire, not one of those stiff, utilitarian jobbers. The other guess is that there are some tubeless tires that can be run without sealant - maybe the nomenclature has something to do with whether or not it was designed to work with sealant or if it's capable of running without (not that I would want to run without).
As far as "Light," I would guess one of two things. First would be marketing, letting you know that this is a supple, performance tubeless tire, not one of those stiff, utilitarian jobbers. The other guess is that there are some tubeless tires that can be run without sealant - maybe the nomenclature has something to do with whether or not it was designed to work with sealant or if it's capable of running without (not that I would want to run without).
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It is the same as regular tubeless but reduced calorie for a healthier lifestyle.
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I ran a set of these for about 1k miles tubeless. The 180 tpi casing provides a very smooth and comfortable ride. Never had to plug or patch them, pulled them off because the rear wore out.
From the Specialized website.
The S-Works Turbo Road Tire serves up the ultimate in tubeless performance. It features a startlingly low rolling resistance, while also serving as a lighter weight option than other leading clincher/tube combos on the market. Not stopping there, the GRIPTON compound, along with the 180 TPI casing, means that you'll experience superior cornering traction, while expending less effort on climbs and going significantly faster on descents.
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I was thinking more like light cigarettes. Less flavor but still has all the cancer.😁
I ran a set of these for about 1k miles tubeless. The 180 tpi casing provides a very smooth and comfortable ride. Never had to plug or patch them, pulled them off because the rear wore out.
From the Specialized website.
I ran a set of these for about 1k miles tubeless. The 180 tpi casing provides a very smooth and comfortable ride. Never had to plug or patch them, pulled them off because the rear wore out.
From the Specialized website.
Vittoria Rubino Speed are similar. They are like the regular Rubino but lighter - 1200 miles and the rear tire is toast.
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