Message #15472

[jim-ratliff]

Lastly tubeless tires are IMO the biggest improvement you can do from a performance stand point to any off road bike. They save weight. cut down on flats,and let you run a grippier,softer and faster, lower pressure.

BW: 

• Are you saying that running tires at lower pressures make them roll easier and therefore faster, or that you can ride faster with low pressure when traction is limited.  I assumed that higher pressures allowed them to roll easier (like with car tires) on the road, but at the expense of traction off the road.  We've been riding with higher pressures for the easier rolling at the expense of grip in some situations.
• I have Mavic CrossRide wheels and Kenda Karma tires, both are tubeless compatible but the bike came with tubes.  Do you think I should ditch the tubes?
• What SPD pedals do you use or recommend?