Comments on: 29″er UST Tire News and Rumors

By: Buck

Buck — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:42:09 +0000

Stan’s comment: I have been racing Schwalbe Little Alberts tubeless (Stans Olympic/Flow F/R rims) for nearly a year in AZ; and not a single flat. Cactus thorns out here are like Oak leaves in Missouri. Due to the lack of humidity you need to R&R sealant every two to three months so invest in a Presta valve stem tool and plan on pulling the tire every six months to scrape out the sealant. I just received a set of Racing Ralphs which I’m installing this week. I’ll let you know how they work - they make this in 2.25 and monster 2.4’s if you want to install on a rigid front end. The tires are sweet.

By: Rider Dude

Rider Dude — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:19:56 +0000

Ryan: Thanks for the info didnt know any of that, about those tires.
I just know my favorite xc tires are Crossmark UST for 26 are 120tpi. At 205 lbs I can run 32 psi no problems, never cut the side wall. Cant say the same for the Kenda small blocks or others. I allways have good luck with Hutchinson UST stuff to though.
Looks like I might have a new pair of Kicks for my 29er.
Frank: Next time we ride Im rollin ust meats, and dropin the hammer on you with some low pressure 29er tires. ….Flippin “Horse Jocky” JK. Kinda

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:43:05 +0000

“Is the current Python 120 Tpi or the wimpy 60 Tpi? Same for the new Geax 120 or 60?”

The current python is 127tpi. The new Geax Saguaro TNT will be 120 tpi just like the standard folder.

Don’t let the lower thread count mislead you into thinking a tire is “wimpy”. The truth, in fact, is the opposite. The higher the thread count, the lighter and more flexible the casing material which provides better traction at most pressures and a more supple ride overall. Unfortuantely this also means the casing is more prone to cuts. You’ll find the most durable tires (downhill, freeride, courrier etc.) running casings between 26 and 60 tpi. With that said, folding xc tires are built around 120 tpi to maintain the optimum weight/durability ratio.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:15:59 +0000

Steve: It also helps reduce pinch flatting to near zero. (You can pinch flat the tire, but that is a rare occurance) You can run lower pressures and get more traction. But the big thing is that you can do all of that without the resistance of a tube. Try running a low presure with a tubed tire and you can feel this resistance which is missing for the most part with a tubeless tire at the same pressure.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:42:21 +0000

OK, so I am new to this whole “tubeless” thing…is there any other advantage to it besides less weight?

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:01:37 +0000

I feel bad for everyone complaining about their tubeless problems. I run Maxxis CrossMarks on Stan’s rims with the sealant and never have a problem getting them to work, hold air or anything. I am a light guy at 165 so I think this plays a part. But here in AZ sealant is not an option, you have to have it. It works for me but I know it doesn’t for everyone.

By: Rider Dude

Rider Dude — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:25:58 +0000

Is the current Python 120 Tpi or the wimpy 60 Tpi? Same for the new Geax 120 or 60?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:13:46 +0000

Comment 2 is what people do who don’t mind 1.

By: Desert9r

Desert9r — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:34:46 +0000

A second thought- With sealant, couldn’t I take my WTB SpeedDisc WS, with my Fire XCs, add sealant and a tubeless stem, inflate and have myself a tubeless wheel/tire set??

By: Desert9r

Desert9r — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:02:22 +0000

I mine as well start saving for a compressor now, And enroll in anger management class, @#$%!!!!!!! Tubeless