Great article, first the pneumatic tire history was excellent. And it’s helping me narrow down my if & which tubeless decisions. I am 200lbs, and like to ride hard through chunky lines. Living on CO front range so almost always dry conditions. I still use EXO or EXO+ casing with higher pressures (high 20s, almost 30psi) with variation depending on tire width. This approach works for me (haven’t flatted in years, here comes the jinx) but I feel it is one of my remaining old school hold overs and I’m interested to try the new tech. Go for the no-spare-tube-carrying dream with Cush core F&R? Minimalist insert: TT in the rear only and still carry a tube? Or just stick with what already works, not spend more money but maybe miss out on a more forgiving ride, at least on my hardtail? I’m leaning towards the TT option for now.
Feb. 3, 2021, 7:16 p.m. - Skeen
Great article, first the pneumatic tire history was excellent. And it’s helping me narrow down my if & which tubeless decisions. I am 200lbs, and like to ride hard through chunky lines. Living on CO front range so almost always dry conditions. I still use EXO or EXO+ casing with higher pressures (high 20s, almost 30psi) with variation depending on tire width. This approach works for me (haven’t flatted in years, here comes the jinx) but I feel it is one of my remaining old school hold overs and I’m interested to try the new tech. Go for the no-spare-tube-carrying dream with Cush core F&R? Minimalist insert: TT in the rear only and still carry a tube? Or just stick with what already works, not spend more money but maybe miss out on a more forgiving ride, at least on my hardtail? I’m leaning towards the TT option for now.