I am venturing down the road tubeless path and wondered who else has done the same and thought we should have a thread to share the good and the bad. So far it’s been a pain in the butt trying to get Schwalbe Pro Ones to play nice on Prime carbon rims. More details when I’m not on mobile

I just ordered some gp 5000s then thought immediately after clicking buy tht my zipp 30 course wheels are, I think anyway, tubeless ready. It so, immediately regretting the order! :confused: (Ofc can send back.).

Two years in with Pro V Ones and Enve 4.5’s. Love the combo. Found Enve tape the best and I use a Hot shot to seat them. Was quite the learning curve. I get a no leak seal without sealant. The only problem I have now is getting them OFF the rim. Someone mentioned channel locks which is OK if the ti…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG2337K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_ASSpEbS61RF4J There are tools like this that are supposed to make it easier. I’ve never tried them, but have heard they work well. Kinda like your channel locks but made specifically for bike tires.

Thanks for the tip. Just ordered.

Not sure if answered before. I just went tubeless, what do I need to have with me on the road in case of a flat? I heard about some sealant foam?

Lots of opinions here: [image] Road tubeless tires - What’s in your spare kit? Equipment For those who decided to make the leap into tubeless tires for road cycling: what tire model and size are you running? what type of ride(crit, weekend ride, IM, HIM, etc…) what’s in…

Been running tubeless for 6 months doing 1300km+ per month. Still havent touched my saddlebag. I ride outside on UK roads. Spare tube tyre levers co2 thats it. nothing special. If i puncture, I’ll just put a tube in. I know i can get my tyres off with 1 lever so its fine for me.

[image] noahphence: thats it. nothing special. If i puncture, I’ll just put a tube in. I know i can get my tyres off with 1 lever so its fine for me. Thanks, I will go with this :slight_smile:

[image] noahphence: I’ll just put a tube in I’m in the pro tubeless camp but one thing I have come across is not being able to remove the tubeless valve from the rim so that a tube can be installed. Its worthwhile just checking you can unscrew it every time and again. I tend to check it when…

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