Tubeless or clincher?

lbmxj560

Hi all

Just got a new set of carbon clincher wheels for my TT bike (a set of Bax Carbon, 88 rear, 60 front). They are tubeless compatible. I am assuming it's a case of buying some tubeless rim tape, valve, extenders, sealant and a tubeless tyre and I'm good to go if I want to run tubeless.

Now, as I'll be using the bike for TT'ing and triathlon, the aim of the game is to go as fast as possible. So, what tyres do I get?

I've read a lot about the S Works Turbo tyres (tubeless) being dirty-fast, but then bicyclerollingresistance.com didn't rate them that highly.

Or, do I just go tried and tested Conti GP4000SII with latex tubes and not have the faff of tubeless?

Thoughts welcome

Alex99

lbmxj560 wrote:

Hi all

Just got a new set of carbon clincher wheels for my TT bike (a set of Bax Carbon, 88 rear, 60 front). They are tubeless compatible. I am assuming it's a case of buying some tubeless rim tape, valve, extenders, sealant and a tubeless tyre and I'm good to go if I want to run tubeless.

Now, as I'll be using the bike for TT'ing and triathlon, the aim of the game is to go as fast as possible. So, what tyres do I get?

I've read a lot about the S Works Turbo tyres (tubeless) being dirty-fast, but then bicyclerollingresistance.com didn't rate them that highly.

Or, do I just go tried and tested Conti GP4000SII with latex tubes and not have the faff of tubeless?

Thoughts welcome

I like the idea of tubeless + sealant for racing because I figure that I won't have support in case of a puncture, so it is basically game over if I do. So, with tubeless + sealant I at least have the chance of the puncture sealing and letting me continue. Only thing is, I haven't tried it yet. Others swear by it.

singleton

I had the usual combinations of GP4000s or michelin Pro4 comp tyres with lightweight tubes.
Last summer I changed to tubeless with Schwalbe pro1 25mm and I think they are faster, smoother and nicer to ride than either of the other tyres I've had.
I even run them through the winter and the only trouble I've had is when I got a puncture in the cold and wet the sealant took a long time to properly seal the tyre.

cycleclinic

tubeless of course. Inner tubes belong in a museum.

neilkav1

I've been looking at the Bax wheels for Triathlon mainly, can you post your thoughts as and when you ride them cheers. I know they're Taiwanese and basic Novotec hubs and sold with U.K. Warranty but can't find any other reviews.

tommytranquillo

Stick with tubes and GP4000s...lighter, more supple, more grip, less rolling resistance, less faff, nicer ride.

smoggysteve

Schwalbe One tubeless are fantastic tyres. Only ridden on them a handful of miles on a loaned set of wheels but they are brilliant.

singleton

tommytranquillo wrote:

Stick with tubes and GP4000s...lighter, more supple, more grip, less rolling resistance, less faff, nicer ride.

I have ridden both and can confirm that your statement is untrue.
Which tubeless tyres have you ridden?

hsiaolc

lbmxj560 wrote:

Hi all

Just got a new set of carbon clincher wheels for my TT bike (a set of Bax Carbon, 88 rear, 60 front). They are tubeless compatible. I am assuming it's a case of buying some tubeless rim tape, valve, extenders, sealant and a tubeless tyre and I'm good to go if I want to run tubeless.

Now, as I'll be using the bike for TT'ing and triathlon, the aim of the game is to go as fast as possible. So, what tyres do I get?

I've read a lot about the S Works Turbo tyres (tubeless) being dirty-fast, but then bicyclerollingresistance.com didn't rate them that highly.

Or, do I just go tried and tested Conti GP4000SII with latex tubes and not have the faff of tubeless?

Thoughts welcome

TUBELESS

g00se

Vittoria Corsa Speed TLR are supposedly the tyres with the lowest rolling resistance:

http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com ... speed-2016

but keep them for tt and triathlons as they wear quickly:

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/cate ... ire-50114/

cycleclinic

tubeless is not faff. Takes me minutes to set up