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Re: Jim (a non-racer) and tubeless MTB tires
« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2012, 01:29:58 pm »
Thanks Liam, that's good to know that I can mix-n-match tubeless and tubed.  I will get a new front tire soon, and will try running it tubeless.

As for your pressure recommendations, I guess a lot depends on the rider's weight.  Not sure your dimensions, but I am about 220 lbs., so 35 psi does not feel too hard to me.  Feels much more supple than 45 or 50 psi, which I run when I do a flat rail-trail ride.  Luckily, the Slant Six is a large-volume tire with reasonably sturdy sidewalls, so I have not had any pinch flats at 35 psi, even with hard hits on big roots.  OTOH, if you are my size, then your recommendations are interesting.  Much lower pressures than I would normally be comfortable with.

Everyone is talking about Stans sealant.  Is that the best? Or just the cheapest? What about the others? Caffelatex? Slime? Bontrager? (I have Bonty wheels).