The problem is the thorns, all the paths round me seem to have brambles/thorns down the sides so it's almost impossible to go anywhere without hitting a bunch. I have tubeless on my ebike (Giant trance-e) and that gets the same effect.
Why not just buy tires with built in protection? My Schwalbe Land Cruiser plus tires cost less than this insert.
I have WTB Vigilante downhills on at the minute, I should have said I do a fair few drops and enduro style trails, they still get penetrated by the thorns I also use 27,5x2.8
I've used Tannus armour. (not a fan of tubeless) Bit more difficult to fit the tyre than without an insert, but no issues with it. It added a bit more support to my thin walled tyres (vittoria mezcal)
Been a while since I have posted in here! I have been running the PP Shan for sometime now but always still craving another full susser so I have ordered something new, it has a long lead in time though so won't be available until spring next year but should be here for the good weather and hopefully open borders to Scotland! Teaser of what is to come for those interested
It is not a complete multi tool but I have one of these which is small and does most things needed - https://mtzoom.com/products/handy-multitool
My go to multitool https://www.rutlandcycling.com/acce...Hh1DRFi_VfAxJRyQsB6F4i3RTLbYpSMMaAgJTEALw_wcB
Potentially wrong guy. Haven't saw your username in ages. Where you at a Innerleithen meet a good few years back? On a santa cruz or intense?
Aye possibly was me, had both of those at some point and organised a few Glentress / Innerleithen meets on here.
Very nice Had to abandon today's ride - started off nice enough Then got a bit sleety Then I bonked Then the snow got heavier Then I remembered I should have put more sealant in my tyres to deal with that slow leak which was getting quicker by the minute then after two co2 canisters and it staying inflated for about 5 minutes and the snow got heavier we sacked it off and headed back which was tough with a fully deflated tyre and no go left in me Anyway new tyre, valves and sealant ordered andnwill.be heading back to do the loop properly at some point .....
Good effort anyway, been a few weeks since my last ride Realistically will probably be March until next one, lazy me Maybe need to get a turbo trainer?
That looks ace, where is it? Almost looks Peaks or Lakes area? I made it out last weekend for the 1st time since I had Covid last month. Just a short ride and I found myself out of breath sooo quickly. Hopefully will be back to "norm" soon
It was (apart from having to abort ) Yeah, high peaks around Hayfield area, will defo be heading back In other news - pootled along with my Mrs this morning (she was doing an 11mile run) - different bike, another puncture (tube this time) so about 5 miles home on a very soft and slippery back wheel
Was it the tyre or the snow that caused the sacking off? I can excuse the tyres First ride on the new bike today, also the first off on the new bike * 3. Really should've took it somewhere not so gnarly for a first go.
I haven't been out for a ride since the middle of October on my scotland trip (with a stop off in the peak district). Local riding in the mud and filth just hasn't had the same appeal, for some reason! Started to order some parts for my new frame which should be due early Jan(ish) - dropper, headset, brake discs, and a Manitou Mezzer Pro LE sterling silver for my Jeffsy, as the Fox 36 factory currently on it will be going on the new build
What are you building? I finalised my build today as follows, some parts I will source and some my LBS will get and they will complete the build when the frame drops next year Forbidden Druid - Cosmic Eggplant Fox Transfer Fox Factory 36 Burgtec cockpit Hope X2 brakes X01 groupset Hope Fortus Wheelset Hope BB & Headset Onza Porcupine tires Cannot wait!
Oh, I'm jealous, the Druid in that colour looks awesome. I was trying to work out the headbadge! Hope X2 brakes though, do you prefer the dual piston ones? Hope V4's on both my bikes, love them! 203/180 on my jeffsy, 180/180 on the new bike to get them warmed up faster. I'll be building a Nordest Lacrau 2 Ti Pinion gearbox frame, C1.12 gearbox with the Gates belt drive Fox Factory 36 in 150 or 160mm travel Brand X 200mm dropper One up carbon bars DMR Defy stem Hope V4 brakes, 180mm rotors Pinion/Hope hubs, DT swiss rims (haven't decided yet if it'll be a 27.5/29 mullet or a 29 front and rear - depends on tyre clearance) Hope Headset Vittoria Mazza/Martello tyres Rimpact inserts The fox 36 has an RRP Bolt on pro guard, and along with the gearbox, belt drive and titanium frame, it's an 'ultimate winterproof hardtail' build that will require just a hose down every few weeks, and means my lovely YT Jeffsy Pro Race won't be covered in mud for 6 months like last winter!
