Getting old sucks, might as well have a nice bike
In the vast collection of all-rounder gravel tires, I think the Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss stands out. It’s not the lightest, or the fastest, or even the most puncture resistant. It’s strength is in the balance of these factors, while delivering a comfortable ride. …
There are lots of tubeless “horror” stories available around how it doesn’t work, and I’ve had plenty of these myself. After spending some time over the last year analyzing why tubeless failed for me, when it did across many sealant brands, I found what I think is a massive part of the problem.…
Taping road tubeless wheels isn’t difficult, but there are some things you can do to make it easier, and make it work better. Fortunately, I had some Orange Seal rim tape (thanks Orange Seal!) on hand when it was time to re-tape my Reynolds AERO 65 DB. This video is both a how-to, and a review of the Orange Seal tubeless tape.…
One of the concerns that I and, I imagine, many others have around buying a set of Far Sports tubeless rims without spoke holes is the potential for massive hassle when it’s necessary to replace a nipple. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, I got the chance to experience this process first hand today. I have no idea what happened to the spoke/nipple above, I didn’t even notice it myself until a sharper-eyed friend…
It’s easy to think about tubeless valves as all being the same, but that’s not the case. These Orange Seal VersaValve 80mm Tubeless Valve Stems are a fantastic option for a few reasons; making them stand out from competitive options. …
Unfortunately, my search for a competent road tubeless sealant continues. With the Joe’s No Flats Super Sealant, performing at a level which is far lower than “super”.…
The WTB Riddler 700c is a great all-round gravel tire. Good enough for all but the nastiest conditions, smooth on the road, and great for everything in between. Love these tires.…
Checking the amount of tubeless sealant that is in your tires is a pain. Systems like Milkit make that easier, but even that isn’t nearly as quick and easy as using weight to measure the amount of sealant that is “good”. …
I’ve never tried the technique outlined in the video below, in the way it’s outlined. But, I have done something similar with my hands with high volume gravel tires when they refuse to seat properly. So I have no doubt that it should work provided that you get a decent seal between the rim and the bead, since the overarching goal is to get the rim tight enough that the air you…
Selecting 3rd party tubeless valves is hard, mostly because there are so many to choose from. I opted for the Peaty’s because of the design and [will probably never need it] lifetime guarantee.…