tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post5767538130406884249..comments2024-02-27T18:30:46.362-08:00Comments on Blather 'bout Bikes: A Compendium of Tubeless Crr Results (plus getting up to date with some Vittoria and Specialized results)Tom Anhalthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08175472546482777614noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-7304588598608194152014-06-13T22:39:38.430-07:002014-06-13T22:39:38.430-07:00Hi Tom, You should test new gp4000s II 25 mm. In m...Hi Tom, You should test new gp4000s II 25 mm. In my test, it roll faster 3 watts than gp4000s 23 mm! AlbanAlbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211971262869336447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-49472871304340809872014-04-05T21:06:21.594-07:002014-04-05T21:06:21.594-07:00IME, it ends up being between latex and butyl tube...IME, it ends up being between latex and butyl tubes...but, I check my pressure before each ride anyway since it takes all of 30s or so ;-)Tom Anhalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175472546482777614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-27463602919199993442014-04-05T16:38:44.918-07:002014-04-05T16:38:44.918-07:00Hi Tom, could you tell us about day to day air los...Hi Tom, could you tell us about day to day air loss with the tubeless set up? If I recall latex needs to be pumped up every day more or less (assuming you ride every day). Is this your experience, and how does it compare to a tubeless setup?<br />Thanks!Cornelius Griggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549687800725371146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-61492221144553811202014-02-01T20:42:09.848-08:002014-02-01T20:42:09.848-08:00Does anyone know if anyone outside Schwalbe has me...Does anyone know if anyone outside Schwalbe has measured the Crr of the Schwalbe One tubeless?Stix_PoBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668395428642224077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-77738838785997535282013-12-14T22:26:22.867-08:002013-12-14T22:26:22.867-08:00Great, thx for sharing your experience! :-)
My cl...Great, thx for sharing your experience! :-)<br /><br />My clincher rims are Campy (aluminum alloy) Zonda, and those have a smooth bed -- no exposed nipple holes -- so no rim tape is required.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136922143569965933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-62605143748661255402013-12-14T21:09:48.517-08:002013-12-14T21:09:48.517-08:00BTW, I find that actual punctures deflate SLOWER w...BTW, I find that actual punctures deflate SLOWER with latex tubes than with butyl...it's the "escaped containment" that deflate quickly, and loudly. But, those are actually installation errors, and are completely preventable if you follow the tips above.Tom Anhalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175472546482777614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-59262684389341582662013-12-14T20:51:18.123-08:002013-12-14T20:51:18.123-08:00The main ones are: 1.) Excellent rim tape coverage...The main ones are: 1.) Excellent rim tape coverage [fiberglass reinforced strapping tape or Stan's rim tape work the best for me] since latex will "extrude" through any small opening, and 2.) making sure that NO part of the tube is under the bead of the tire before inflation to prevent it from "jacking" the bead up and escaping containment...which usually results in a loud BANG. Applying talc (put in a Baggie with talc and shake) before installing helps, along with going around the rim and pushing the bead back with your thumbs prior to inflation and "flicking" it if you see the tube not "seated" up inside the tire.<br /><br />Don't worry about the dimpling. That typically is a result of the tube expanding down into the rim bed. It won't cause a failure.Tom Anhalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175472546482777614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-47026059398897154982013-12-14T19:26:28.327-08:002013-12-14T19:26:28.327-08:00One more thing -- you wrote "latex tubes take...One more thing -- you wrote "latex tubes take some unique setup considerations for reliable use".<br /><br />What are those issues?<br /><br />I've used latex tubes a few times ... one thing I've noticed, is when they puncture, they deflate *very* rapidly compared to a butyl tube.<br /><br />Also, my latex tubes in service for more than a few months, acquired a dimpled appearance, which was unsettling.<br /><br />-- TomUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136922143569965933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-21740855649230790392013-12-09T22:28:57.586-08:002013-12-09T22:28:57.586-08:00Latex...as is my normal protocol.Latex...as is my normal protocol.Tom Anhalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175472546482777614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080071290235905056.post-78977212825501415312013-12-09T17:56:12.248-08:002013-12-09T17:56:12.248-08:00What type of tubes were used for the 2nd part of t...What type of tubes were used for the 2nd part of testing "Vittoria and Specialized Results" ??<br /><br />All latex?<br /><br />-Tom (not "unknown"!!)<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136922143569965933noreply@blogger.com