tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post7421966661863215659..comments2024-03-28T14:04:01.556-07:00Comments on Midlife Cycling: Without Air Or Tubes, In 3D.Justine Valinottihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-86980172493288370012018-05-19T07:03:54.389-07:002018-05-19T07:03:54.389-07:00Monkey--I wonder whether Stormy Daniels had anythi...Monkey--I wonder whether Stormy Daniels had anything to do with that fallen tree! ;-)<br /><br />Coline--I wonder how they would work in low-gravity environments like the moon.<br /><br />Phillip and Steve--Thank you for sharing your experiences. As I've mentioned in an earlier post, I tried the Zeus airless tires and didn't like them. (At least I didn't have to pay for them!) I suspect other solid tires, or tires with a solid insert, would have a similar feel, but I would be interested in trying the "honeycomb" tires to see whether there's a difference. As for tubeless, I haven't tried them, mainly because I have so many tires and wheels that use tubes, but I'm not averse to them. If the Finish Line sealant is as advertised, or someone else comes out with a sealant that doesn't need to be replenished, tubeless may well be the future.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-49742268957679202622018-05-18T19:36:29.341-07:002018-05-18T19:36:29.341-07:00My cyclocross bike originally had tubeless tires. ...My cyclocross bike originally had tubeless tires. Actually, it was set up for tubless tires, but the previous owner had given up on them and put tubes inside. I think they were Stan's.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-73376065180009368122018-05-18T19:13:05.989-07:002018-05-18T19:13:05.989-07:00I can't comment on airless tires but tubeless ...I can't comment on airless tires but tubeless are wonderful. Their feel is very much like a tubular. What isn't so wonderful is keeping up with the sealant. It's a PITA. If it isn't kept fresh and topped up you're going to get a flat. I've been caught out twice this way. It's prone to dry out especially in summer heat.<br /><br />I see that Finish Line has come out with a new sealant they claim never dries out. I'm eager to try it. It could be the answer to a prayer.Phillip Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553979458131339924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-14843020477474329562018-05-18T17:44:18.754-07:002018-05-18T17:44:18.754-07:00Bet they would work well on a Mars or Moon bike......Bet they would work well on a Mars or Moon bike...Colinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667939789517989280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-15213906252208376262018-05-18T15:51:03.849-07:002018-05-18T15:51:03.849-07:00Hi Justine, I also rode to work on that froggy, fr...Hi Justine, I also rode to work on that froggy, froggy morning (didn't see smoke however) and later in the evening during that Stormy, stormy Daniels commute (tried to beat it but I guess I misinterpreted my Storm Radar app, or it was wrong). I saw a large fallen tree across my path in Prospect Park, so had to continue down Prospect Park Southwest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-56638851821490166842018-05-18T15:39:09.379-07:002018-05-18T15:39:09.379-07:00Interesting Justine. It doesn't look like they...Interesting Justine. It doesn't look like they'd corner well, but who knows, maybe it'll be as good as sliced bread? <br /><br />Speaking of tires, did you ever try Specialized All Condition Armadillos? It seems like you can still buy them from Specialized (but not anywhere else that I can tell) ... I've been wondering how they might compare to Continental Gatorskins, it seems some people like them, while others do not. Typical I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com