Tubeless tire system for road bikes?

Triathlon Forum
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My local bike shop guy said that they are doing this now, just like with mt. bikes. Anybody try this yet or even hear of it being done?

Have to say I don’t see a real big advantage in road application, I’d wonder about a road tire getting a tight enough seal with no tube.

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TUFO makes tubeless clinchers.

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Yes I know, but this “system” is like mounting a wire bead clincher on a clincher wheel with no intertube. Much like a car tire is done.

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unless I missed something, UST or Stans are non-road tire compatable

see www.notubes.com and www.mavic.com
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unless I missed something, UST or Stans are non-road tire compatable

see www.notubes.com and www.mavic.com

It is my understanding that Stan is working on a version for road bikes. The thought of a self sealing road tire with less rotational mass than a traditional tire/tube combination sounds almost too good to be true.

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thanks for your reply
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