I have been running Mavic UST rims and UST tires (Conti Vertical Pro 2.3) on my trail bike with good success. I also toss in a little bit of Stans for insurance and have had few flats. The tires need replacing now, though.
There are three options: UST tires, tube tires and Stans sealant or UST tires and keep some Stans in there as well.
I like the idea of saving some weight and having a variety of options (I do have a Kenda BG 2.35 single ply that's been sitting here...) but I also don't like fixing flats, constantly having to air up my tires or in general being hassled.
So, the question is: is the security of UST tires worth the extra weight, cost and loss of options? Eithe way, I definitely want to run tubeless, so the "well if it leaks uncontrollably, just stick a tube in it" argument has no value. I don't have the cash to keep buying tires that work.
If it helps, I ride a Giant VT. I am a decent sized dude ('bout 185) and ride reasonably hard...definitely pushing on the downhills....but I could certainly use any possible "help" on the ups.....
There are three options: UST tires, tube tires and Stans sealant or UST tires and keep some Stans in there as well.
I like the idea of saving some weight and having a variety of options (I do have a Kenda BG 2.35 single ply that's been sitting here...) but I also don't like fixing flats, constantly having to air up my tires or in general being hassled.
So, the question is: is the security of UST tires worth the extra weight, cost and loss of options? Eithe way, I definitely want to run tubeless, so the "well if it leaks uncontrollably, just stick a tube in it" argument has no value. I don't have the cash to keep buying tires that work.
If it helps, I ride a Giant VT. I am a decent sized dude ('bout 185) and ride reasonably hard...definitely pushing on the downhills....but I could certainly use any possible "help" on the ups.....