abalinka
Go Kart Champion
I've only been to Virginia Key. I just started mountain biking about 6 months ago, so I'm not very good yet.
We're going this Saturday morning to VK.
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I've only been to Virginia Key. I just started mountain biking about 6 months ago, so I'm not very good yet.
We're going this Saturday morning to VK.
D Griff
Go Kart Champion
They look something like this:
I used to bike in Everglades State (National?) Park when I lived down there, the trails are easy but it's pretty fun/scenic. That could get expensive too though, I think it's $5 per person to get in.
XLT_GTI
Ready to race!
http://www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331605929304/red-bull-joyride-pov-with-darren-berrecloth
This is like the ultimate NFG ride of some of the biggest first person view I have ever watched. I understand this man is a pro and all but hes just so cool and calm and talking all nonchalantly... I would be screaming, crying and shiting my pants the whole time!
This is like the ultimate NFG ride of some of the biggest first person view I have ever watched. I understand this man is a pro and all but hes just so cool and calm and talking all nonchalantly... I would be screaming, crying and shiting my pants the whole time!
Has anyone here tried Stan's No Tubes?
I was contemplating using it for my hardtail so I can drop the pressure in the tires, but I'm really not sure if it is worth the mess and effort to install. I would also assume that if I had to install a spare tube on the trail it would be pretty messy.
I was contemplating using it for my hardtail so I can drop the pressure in the tires, but I'm really not sure if it is worth the mess and effort to install. I would also assume that if I had to install a spare tube on the trail it would be pretty messy.
It's definitely worth it. I would just have your Lbs do it cuz they shouldn't charge much. Changing a tube out on the trail isn't that bad and the tubeless reduces your chance by alot. The only better option is tubular, but those are way put of most people's price range.
johnny_p
Go Kart Champion
One of the better mods I did to my bike, but my wheels were tubeless ready from the factory. I'd make sure you have a rim that's somewhat capable of going tubeless, otherwise you run the risk of your tire coming off the rim while riding.
Its easy to install. Put the rim strip on. Put valve stems on. Put one side of the tire on. Pour in however much stans junk into the tire, then put the other side on. Remember the liquid sealant is in the tire, so don't put it horizontal lol. Then to seat just go nuts with a floor pump, most tires will seat.
The main advantage is how much better the tire will roll over stuff. And I don't necessarily mean bumps, but the whole ride is just smoother with less resistance. You can run much lower pressures, I've gone down to about 15-20 psi in the snow with great traction. Virtually no chance of ever having a flat again.
Best mod I did though was removing the 20mm travel spacer in my Fox fork, going from 80mm to 100mm travel. Takes the drop offs so much better now
Do Work Son
Go Kart Champion
You're very welcome.
DBESTGTI1
Go Kart Champion
I've always used tubeless ready wheels so I've never used the full stans conversion kit (with their rim strips) but I used to run stans sealant.
Then I discovered Orange Seal and ditched stans forever. It's a much better product.
http://orangesealcycling.com/cart/tubeless-tire-sealant/
Then I discovered Orange Seal and ditched stans forever. It's a much better product.
http://orangesealcycling.com/cart/tubeless-tire-sealant/
DBESTGTI1
Go Kart Champion
Buferd
Ready to race!
Hey heyyyy nowww. I didn't want to bust them off and I sometimes ride at night and want to be visible. I'll take them off someday but I haven't had the time or the want. My other friends that I ride with give me a hard time too so it's all good.