tubeless

How we got here and why you should probably ride tubeless road tires.

Kenda is testing a new gravel tire that looks to be all about speed.

Vittoria overhauls their top-end road tire to give it tubeless compatibility on just about any wheelset, as well as lower rolling resistance, greater grip, and importantly, better durability.

Teravail's first road tire eschews dirt for the tarmac and does a surprisingly good job of it.

Bike tech isn't as crazy different as it used to be at the Hell of the North, but a keen eye can spot some interesting adaptations for the cobbles.

Recent standardizations in tubeless wheels and tires have changed Lennard Zinn's mind on tubeless.

A beginner's guide to understanding whether a gravel bike is ready to ditch the inner tubes.

Hide four pre-loaded tubeless plugs within either a flat or drop handlebar.

The Vittoria Corsa family of high-performance road tires gains its first nylon model, and there’s plenty of Corsa DNA baked in.

They looked tubeless-compatible when they debuted in 2020, yet they had to be run with tubes. Now there's an identical-looking second generation that is tubeless-compatible, and here's why.

Two years in the making, the new wheels account for a variety of real-world situations, from hard impacts to gusty winds, as well as hitting high-performance markers.

How to service Phil Wood Hubs, clean disc brake calipers pistons, and praise for Di2 ‘triples.’

Intriguing new tubeless sealant formula is claimed to seal a 5 mm gash at 100 psi.

Manufacturer guidelines and recommendations for tubeless tire inflation upper and lower limits.

Tubeless tires, wider rims, and lower pressure are keys to avoiding punctures and securing grip at Strade Bianche.

Tubeless tires, wider rims, special wheels, secret tire pressure — a mechanic shares the details of what goes into building out the race bikes for Strade Bianche.

The unique-looking, mid-depth wheel is designed for the punishing cobbles of the ‘Hell of the North.’

Cycling wheel and tire experts offer opinions about and insights into tire testing.

A real-world example of how rolling resistance impacts effort, and duration, over a 200-mile gravel ride.

Tire brands seem content to defer to sealant companies, but no one knows tires better than the companies that made them.

I've ridden Conti clinchers and tubular tires for years, and with this latest update, the tire performance is even better.

A discussion of tire rolling resistance testing methods and protocols.

Natural latex and Kevlar bits make for quick seals in tubeless tires.

We tested on a rough lab surface at pressures from 22-87psi, and investigated various construction methods, puncture protection strategies, and the tradeoffs of tread patterns.

More tips for mounting tubeless tires on tubeless wheels.

How to size tires to rims and more discussion about tire hysteresis and aerodynamic drag.

More analysis of tire pressure and rolling resistance at the ‘Hell of the North,’ and tubeless tires removal and installation.

The carbon-spoke wheels are claimed to weigh just 1,200 grams and will sell for about $1,400.

The finish order of the riders in the Hell of the North mirrored the finish order of their tires in our rolling resistance test.

Optimal rim/tire combination widths, rolling resistance, and tire-wear questions answered.

Simple tips and clever tricks for getting stubborn tubeless tires mounted on rims.

A deep dive on these all-rounder halo wheels.

Everything you need to know (and more) about tubeless tyres, rims, sealant, installation, and riding tubeless.

Technical expert Lennard Zinn offers tips and tricks for mounting tubeless tires.

Continental improves top-performing Grand Prix 5000 tubeless performance — but it comes with a weighty price tag.

Claimed to be lighter, faster, and more durable, Grand Prix 5000 S TR is now hookless-compatible, too.

Bye bye tubular tyres. Is this the end for tubulars now that tubeless has a Roubaix win?

What causes tires to absorb more or less of a rider’s energy?

Lennard Zinn discusses tubeless tire standards, drivetrains, stainless steel frames, fork flex, and more.

Options for custom steel frames, more advice about tubeless repair plugs, and un-sticking sticky components.

Technical advice about bike geometry, high-speed shimmy, and plugging tubeless tires.

An effective tool for seating tubeless tires in a flash — or just pumping up any type of tires.

Can tubeless tire plugs be shed? Lennard Zinn has answers.

Tips for traveling with disc brakes, road tubeless safety, and bespoke yellow cycling kits.

Giant Bicycles' high-end house brand promises performance with lightweight, shallow-depth option.

It mightn't be long until even seasoned pro mechanics can barely remember the smell of tubular glue.

The system Alexander Kristoff used to win Gent-Wevelgem in 2019 is now available for all riders.

The Aerothan tube is made from a thermoplastic polyurethane and promises light weight, puncture protection, and exceptional ride quality. Can it deliver?

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Lennard answers questions about Shimano GRX drivetrain compatibility, tubeless-ready tires on standard rims, and how to manage sticky bottle-bosses.

The Utah brand gets in the tire game with SES road tubeless options made in the Czech Republic by Tufo.

The P Zero tubeless-ready performance-oriented tires promise low weight, control, and a modicum of puncture resistance.

Lots of new tech is ready for show time from the Utah brand — but not yet ready for sale.

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The versatile, light, mid-depth wheel is now even lighter, tubeless-ready, and available in a disc brake only version.

Lennard Zinn instructs on how to deal with a misaligned mount, addresses the advantages of tubeless tires, and explains the sailing effect when riding with the wind.

Dynaplug ups the ante on high-end, lightweight plug tools.

Road tubeless has had a bumpy road to acceptance. Has it finally gained enough traction to become the future of road bike spec?

Tubeless tires on a tubeless rim with a bead-lock ridge should stay mounted better than most clinchers upon rapid deflation — though still not as well as a well-bonded tubular.

When disinfecting — mild solvents like isopropyl alcohol, up to quite strong ones like acetone — are not going to damage a bike.

The Hunt 44 and 54 UD Carbon Spoke disc wheels utilize TaperLock technology which allows for a mechanical truing process, much like a traditional wheel system.

Lennard Zinn went in search of the most aerodynamic combination of rim and tubeless tire. Here's what he found.

When riding tubeless tires, don't leave home without a spare tube, tire levers and inflator, which can be used should you suffer a blowout which will not seal.

Take a trip to the hell of the north to hear about Edvald Boasson Hagen and Michael Gogl from NTT Pro Cycling as they experiment with tubeless tires.

Lennard addresses sealant causing high-speed wobbles, and mounting tubeless tires without sealant.

Running tubeless tires without sealant, and examining the precision of the ETRTO standard for measuring tire and rim widths.

After a reader suffers a tubeless blowout on a Pyrénées descent, Lennard digs into the potential causes for the catastrophe.

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The Beginning of the End for Tubulars?

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A reader writes in after an unfortunate crash on tubeless tires; Lennard gets more feedback on his lightning column

Amongst dozens of tubulars and double-ring drivetrains, the bikes of Zdenek Stybar and Mads Pedersen stood out at Gent-Wevelgem.

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The world beating 404 NSW goes tubeless in its best iteration yet.

Mavic and Alpe d'Huez have an intertwined history. We head to the mythic climb with new Mavic wheels.

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