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December 11, 2018 at 1:47 pm #29195
Legs_Eleven_Worcester
How much would it cost me to convert my Giant to tubeless? A wheelset, tyres and fluid. Any recommendations?
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Welsh boy
I have not had good
I have not had good experiences with Schwalbe Pro Ones, split 3 of them, all within a few hundred miles of new, all too big to be sealed or reused. Have just put on Hutchinson fusion 5 performance 11storm, only ridden them once so too early to say what they are like but initial impression was good.
fukawitribe wrote:Joe Totale wrote:The Pirelli Cinturato is supposed to be pretty bulletproof:https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/pirelli-cinturato-velo-2018
Ooo – that does look good..
I can but agree. 🙂
fukawitribe
Joe Totale wrote:The Pirelli Cinturato is supposed to be pretty bulletproof:https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/pirelli-cinturato-velo-2018
Ooo – that does look good..
Joe Totale
The Pirelli Cinturato is
The Pirelli Cinturato is supposed to be as close to bulletproof as possible before becomming a horrible tire:
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/pirelli-cinturato-velo-2018
In terms of sealent I find Wiggle’s own brand Lifeline sealent to be pretty effective and it’s also cheap. In terms of more expensive stuff Muc Off is also good.
hawkinspeter
I can recommend the IRC
I can recommend the IRC Formula Pro X-guard tyres: https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-tyres/products/2017-irc-formula-pro-fusion-x-guard-tubeless-tyres
Also Caffelatex is a great sealant.
fukawitribe wrote:If you can fit the Specialized Roubaix Pro, i’d give them a punt with the Orange Seal. Also worth sticking instant patches and a fiver / flexible plastic in your pocket/seat-bag for a tyre boot (for big rips) and maybe look at a worm pack for punctures that the sealant might struggle with on it’s own but smaller than a big rip. Not tried them, but these look alright and cheaphttps://road.cc/content/review/183575-genuine-innovations-tubeless-tire-repair-kit
Feels like I’m entering a whole new world. 🙂
fukawitribe
If you can fit the
If you can fit the Specialized Roubaix Pro, i’d give them a punt with the Orange Seal. Also worth sticking instant patches and a fiver / flexible plastic in your pocket/seat-bag for a tyre boot (for big rips) and maybe look at a worm pack for punctures that the sealant might struggle with on it’s own but smaller than a big rip. Not tried them, but these look alright and cheap
https://road.cc/content/review/183575-genuine-innovations-tubeless-tire-repair-kit
fukawitribe wrote:A number of recent Giants have tubeless-ready wheelset, so worth double checking if you haven’t already. If you need one, eBay for used (lots normally) or Chainreaction Prime Peloton wheels look decent value for new – £135 and PayPal credit terms available.https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/prime-peloton-v2-road-wheelset-2018/rp-prod172653
Sealant wise, i’ve heard a lot of good things about Orange Seal Endurance but not used it – Stans historically but i’m nearly out and will try the Orange next.
Tyres – depends where you’re thinking of riding I guess. For road Hutchinson Fusion 5 / Mavic Yksion Pro UST (nearly the same) have good reviews, IRC if you can get and afford, and Schwalbe Pro Ones are obvious classics. Personally i’m loving the Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss in 28mm – lovely fast ride, insane grip, really comfy, from Irvine Cycles, but looks like they’ve sold out now. They do have the Paris-Roubaix (beefier) version still at £ 43.50 a pair, but that’s a 30/32mm tyre so clearance might be an issue.
http://www.irvinecycles.co.uk/swkstbo2br.html
2p worth.
Cheers, mate. For tyres, what I want is something that’s never going to puncture. I know I can’t have that, so ‘almost never’ is an acceptable alternative. 😛
Most riding will be commuting.
fukawitribe
A number of recent Giants
A number of recent Giants have tubeless-ready wheelset, so worth double checking if you haven’t already. If you need one, eBay for used (lots normally) or Chainreaction Prime Peloton wheels look decent value for new – £135 and PayPal credit terms available.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/prime-peloton-v2-road-wheelset-2018/rp-prod172653
Sealant wise, i’ve heard a lot of good things about Orange Seal Endurance but not used it – Stans historically but i’m nearly out and will try the Orange next.
Tyres – depends where you’re thinking of riding I guess. For road Hutchinson Fusion 5 / Mavic Yksion Pro UST (nearly the same) have good reviews, IRC if you can get and afford, and Schwalbe Pro Ones are obvious classics. Personally i’m loving the Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss in 28mm – lovely fast ride, insane grip, really comfy, from Irvine Cycles, but looks like they’ve sold out now. They do have the Paris-Roubaix (beefier) version still at £ 43.50 a pair, but that’s a 30/32mm tyre so clearance might be an issue.
http://www.irvinecycles.co.uk/swkstbo2br.html
2p worth.
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