The Schwalbe tyre manufacturers say tubeless-ready tyres are the way of the future.<\/p>\n
With less rolling resistance, higher comfort levels and close to no chance of puncturing, running a tubeless setup is basically a no-brainer – and so is the installation.<\/p>\n
Bicycling Australia Magazine recently published a step-by-step how-to for the Schwalbe Pro One tubeless system found in there May\/June issue, grab yourself a copy from the store here at bicyclingaustralia.com.au for the full article.<\/p>\n
“Smoother rolling on bumpy roads, enhanced comfort and fewer ride-stopping punctures should all appeal to the rider who likes to get out and clock up the kilometres but what about the racer? This market segment is more concerned with outright speed and at a pro level has a rolling cavalcade of mechanics behind, so punctures are less of a concern. While the uptake on tubeless has been slow so far, attitudes are changing as tyre technology develops. The latest tubeless tyres are very close to the weight of a regular tyre and tube combo but also stand to offer lower rolling resistance.<\/p>\n
A separate inner tube creates additional friction as the tyre casing distorts on the road surface. Eliminating the tube entirely removes this friction and recent testing has shown that a good road tubeless tyre rolls with less effort. Schwalbe pitted their Pro One Tubeless tyre against the equivalent One tube-type tyre and the tubeless model was measurably faster. This along with the aforementioned advantages has Schwalbe heralding tubeless as the future for road tyres.<\/p>\n
From our perspective, tubeless is clearly the way to go, so let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s involved in converting to a tube-free setup\u2026”<\/p>\n
What You Need<\/strong><\/p>\n – Schwalbe Doc Blue tubeless tyre sealant.<\/p>\n – Schwalbe One Pro tubeless-ready tyres (check the manufacturers spec to ensure they are compatible with your rims).<\/p>\n – Tubeless valve stems with a rubber grommet to match the inner profile of your rims.<\/p>\n – Valve core removal tool.<\/p>\n – Nylon tyre levers.<\/p>\n – Schwalbe Easy Fit tyre fitting fluid.<\/p>\n – Rim strips\/tape or whatever is required to make your rims \u2018tubeless ready\u2019.<\/p>\n – A good floor pump<\/p>\n STEPS FOR HOW TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n