TuBliss Testimonial

[bchatt]

I know of two racers who both had front tire slash cuts during a race ... instant flat tire ... race over. only bullet proof set up is bibs. Although my bridgestone ultra heavy duty tubes haven't let me down yet ...

+1 on the ultra heavy duty tubes. Man, those things are about 3mm thick! I rode all last season with no issues and I'm not planning to replace them any time soon (may yet regret that decision). I guess it really does depend on your terrain, and pace.

 

[GMP]

I think it also depends on your style, some guys just ride over everything, some pick smoother lines. I have a friend like this, gets constant front flats, but he rides like he's driving a bulldozer. There are more rocks than dirt on my trails and I have only slashed a sidewall once, on a Michelin X-11 trials which is a very weak tire. Try a Tubliss at less than 10 PSI, you do not feel the rim like you think you would and traction is great. Very confidence inspiring.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

I've been racing the past 5 months with the Tubliss system. I've gotten one front flat tire, but it didn't affect my result much. I rode 40+ km on it with no issues. The tubliss system isn't as robust as bibs, but it does last longer (after a season bibs are toast) and is better for regular riding, IMHO. Changing a bib is dead easy and only takes 5 minutes so I won't get into that debate.

 

[stainlesscycle]

just changed a rear with slime in a tubliss system. it is not messy like i thought.. there was very little slime on the tubliss system, it was all stuck to the inside of the old tire. works great.

 

[GMP]

Makes sense, cent force slings all the slime to the outside away from the insert.

Next time I'm going to use slime on the bead as a sealing aid. That should eliminate some of those slow initial leaks. Maybe make use of previously mounted tires doable too.

 

[swazi_matt]

I have used slime/tubliss successfully on old tires and as it is not a difficult job changing tires with tubliss it makes the old tires more attractive, especially if you have a knobbyknife

 

[Zhack]

I am just about to throw in the towel on Tubliss. I have had many flats and recently, a high speed crash as a result of sidewall nicks/slashes. We have a lot of sharp rocks where we race and my confidence is shaken.

I'd like to move to mousses, but can't get the damn rear on. Front was a snap.

Maybe till I can get some advice on how to get the rear on, I'll run a mousse front and a TUbliss rear. At least if I flat the rear, it's not an instant loss of steering/crash scenario.

5th gear wide highside changes the way you feel about predicatblilty/reliabilty. Mousses are looking real good despite any "pain" involved in install. If the pros can do it in 2 minutes, it's just another skill to be learned.....

 

[stainlesscycle]

have you seen the new mousse 'sections' for lack of a better term? my local shop has some - they are kinda like mousse meets tireballs. seems like they'd be easier to install and pressure can be regulated.

 

[swazi_matt]

I am just about to throw in the towel on Tubliss. I have had many flats and recently, a high speed crash as a result of sidewall nicks/slashes. We have a lot of sharp rocks where we race and my confidence is shaken.

I'd like to move to mousses, but can't get the damn rear on. Front was a snap.

Maybe till I can get some advice on how to get the rear on, I'll run a mousse front and a TUbliss rear. At least if I flat the rear, it's not an instant loss of steering/crash scenario.

5th gear wide highside changes the way you feel about predicatblilty/reliabilty. Mousses are looking real good despite any "pain" involved in install. If the pros can do it in 2 minutes, it's just another skill to be learned.....

Have you contacted the tubliss guys about this? I also ride rocks a hell of a lot and have never had a slashed sidewall, but i also go for a stronger sidewall tire like mitas or motoz. Granted i ride at about 0.8bar, but feel the handling/feel benefits of tubliss far outweigh the odd puncture, and you can still ride at about 90% with a flat on a tubliss.

It will be interesting to hear if you can feel a difference in handling once you switch to mousses

 

[stainlesscycle]

have you seen the new mousse 'sections' for lack of a better term? my local shop has some - they are kinda like mousse meets tireballs. seems like they'd be easier to install and pressure can be regulated.

i looked 'em up. these:
http://www.flattiredefender.com/motorcycleproductfitment.htm

 

[swazi_matt]

just a question regarding mousses and tire balls, you guys riding in the countries with freezing temperatures, the water that seeps into the mousse and tire cavity, does it ever freeze overnight in your garage?