TuBliss users...New install tips to know!!

[swazi_matt]

Originally Posted by gasser

You can run zero pressure with no problems if you use slime in your tire. A lot of people think the slime would be a big mess but probably it won't be. I have yet to change tires since mounting the Tubliss but here is why I think the slime mess will be minimal - the slime is in the tire not the Tubliss system. What little slime is on the Tubliss after removing the tire should be easy to wipe off (the Tubliss is not removed for tire changes).

it is a bit messy, but i used to just run the rim with tubliss under the tap to clean off all the slime, but it does help with thorns and also sealing the tyre properly.

I had issues with the inner tube getting punctures, only the back though, and i know that a lot of guys got sidewall cuts in the sharp rocks, so advisable to go with a strong sidewall tyre like motoz, mitas or maxxis.

If you are a racer then stick with a moose, it is the lowest risk, unfortunately probably gives you the worst handling

[Krasi]

Originally Posted by stainlesscycle

... and the inner tube can be patched with a regular patch kit if you would ever need to.
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Have you done such patching? I tried once but it didn't work so I purchased some spare inner tubes from Jeff (praise his patience and attitude). I did take the punctured tube later to a repair shop where they deal with truck tyres and I believe their patch manages to withstand the 100 psi pressure. Haven't tried it though.

[stainlesscycle]

i nicked the inner tube during install and had no problem patching it. i only ran for a few days that way, but it worked fine.

[lankydoug]

I'm going to TuBliss with slime as soon as I need a tire, tube, wheel, or any other reason that might have the rear wheel off my bike. I'm just too lazy to fix what's not broken. If I was competing next week then I would have already ordered them.