Created at: 2018-09-01 20:20:29
Ronald Kuba
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I have upgraded my emergency repair kit for the XCM nationals.
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Maybe you should use more aggressive tyre for races with rocks? Good luck
That’s why i hasitate to buy carbon rims for xc/offroad…price of that rim alone is 1200€!
give us some helmet onboard footage!
there are inserts that prevent blttoming out like cushcore, scwalbe pro core, etc… or run sensible pressures too..
You have to burn the end of plug melting it in place.
i need you to make a 15 minute discussion video on running tubeless road , tubeless mtb is child's play , but running a tubeless road requires way more trail and error the right type of sealant and plugs …
What’s psi were you running front and rear?
If the plug comes out, I put two in the same hole
With your super high w/kg, I think you could run some heavier tires and it wouldnt hurt you so much on the climbs. With a Rocket Ron on the back i have never punctured in 900 miles. North Carolina riding isnt so rocky but I wonder if thunder burt is too thin to be worth it
Rookie mistake was spending ridiculous $$$ on light equipment and not running a tire that was up to the job.
Sorry to hear about your DNF. Just take a tubolite tube with you in case you need it… weighs next to nothing. Most of the top level XCM folks run plugs + 1 tube. Differences in XCM become so big that 1 tube doesnt matter at all for your overall result.
I would definitely recommend a tougher rear tyre
Aren’t you meant to cut the plugs down so they’re not dangling out and getting ripped out? I haven’t actually used them myself yet but I thought that’s what the YouTube videos from some of the manufacturers show. Might need to carry some tiny wire cutters though
Sorry for the DNF, it's a pity after all the preparations. For me (and my friends) the Schwalbe's have always had too weak of sidewalls, always cutting there and I also had some explosions too. Then I went to Maxxis IKON EXO 3C and never looked back, faster, stronger, lighter tyre, never tear a sidewall on it since!
Shame you couldn't finish the race. You were overtaking me and another rider on the uphill trail at around 36km, then you had to stop. I run a similar tyre setup, but instead of TB in the rear I have 2.1 RaRa. But I understand TB are more ''race'' oriented.Also, I am curious how long will it take for you to loose one of the Shamurai bar plugs 🙂 , speaking from my own and friend's experience, we both lost it very early, and from the reviews I saw, others were affected as well.Good luck in your next race.
This is the first time ive heard of pinch punctures on tubless
Wich tire combo are using and size width?