Summary: Wonderful. I replaced Conti gt's with these and the difference is amazing. Keep in mind the conti's are wonderfull, but the ride quality of these is like a new set of wheels.
Strengths: Smooth, light, and should be reliable
Weaknesses: expensive. I don't like having to use stan's hack, but it seems to work.
Similar Products Used: lots
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Bike Setup: Full carbon Time Edge Racer
Williams system 19's
Alumininum no name seatpost
Ritchey Biomax aluminum handlebar and stem
SRAM Force
Shimano 540 pedals
Fizik Aliante
Summary: Had my LBS convert my Williams system 19s to tubeless with stan's kit. Can't speak on how easy it was, because I didn't do it, but I can tell you it was a minimal charge to have it put on. Ha.
Rides very well, rolls smoothly, dampens road chatter better than carbon handlebars or seatpost. Corners very well, very grippy. Other than first ride, I have not had to refill the tires after 200 miles, I run about 85-90 psi. I'm 155 lbs.
Strengths: Roll smoother than any clincher (replaces my Conti GP 4000s, which are the best clinchers otherwise)
Theoretical less flats (only put on 200 mi, and really only had 1 flat with my conti 4000s in 1000 miles).
Weaknesses: Pricey. Though for what it is, a tire upgrade to a new system, I guess its not THAT bad, cheaper than getting a name brand carbon seatpost I guess.
Similar Products Used: Continental GP 4000s (still awesome tires, now on my extra bike)
Michelin Pro 3 race - stupidly I ran then because of color coordination, poor daily rider.
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Summary: I studied the tubeless option for months before giving it a try, but I'm glad I bit the bullet and made the switch. I used the notubes.com bundle, converting my WH-7800 DuraAce wheelset using Stan's rim tape, sealant, etc. First of all, the tires were tough to mount. I'd say that they were as tough to mount as any I have seen, on par with the Conti 4000's. If you go this route, be sure you try lubing the bead with a 50-50 mixture of dish soap and water before mounting as Hutchinson recommends. It helps. But, once I got through the very tedious mount and did the soap suds thing as recommended on the notubes.com video, the tires took air immediately. No problems at all gaining a seal. I've set mine at about 105 psi. I've ridden a couple hundred miles on them thus far and have had to add very little air. They seem sealed tight. Very solid. My first ride out I was in a group that did some 40 mph downhills, and I felt very confident on these tires. Cornering is exceptional. These are as fast as any tires I've ridden. As I said, I'm glad I made the switch. I think this is a good option. I still carry a tube and some patches just in case, but I'm increasingly confident that I won't have to use them.
Strengths: Comfort. Cornering. Spped.
Weaknesses: Tough to mount on my Shimano WH-7800's.
Similar Products Used: Specialized Roubaix Pro, 700x23, 120TPI.
Continental Grand Prix 4000, 700x23, Black Chili Powder [also a great tire].
Summary: Just purchased Campy Shamal 2 way fit and Fusion-2 Tubeless. On 2nd ride, less that 50 total miles the rear tire blew out on a stretch of smooth asphalt. Left a 1 inch diagonal gash across the center of the tread. I road the same section again on another bike. No road hazard. Clean cut on the tire. Did not even see any ragged edges of broken cord. Looks like they missed putting fabric in a section of casing??? I weigh 155 lbs and had 95 psi in the tire.
Strengths: Great ride for the first 48 miles.
Weaknesses: Catastrophic failure. Cannot find contact information for Hutchinson on the web to report complaint.
Summary: I have put 6 months into my tubeless system. In this time I've noticed the tires seem to handle as well or better than any clincher I've run in the past. In 6 months, I know that I have avoided no less then 10 punctures and only twice have I had to add air on the ride. In all other cases the tire sealed before I lost enough air for it to be a problem. Twice in 6 months I had to add sealant to the rear tire due to a pursuant hole. I fixed the problem by applying a patch to the inside of the tire and the problem was solved.
Strengths: Avoid during ride repairs
great feel and handling
Weaknesses: Cost, the Hutchinson Tubeless tires are the only game in town and they cost too much.
Similar Products Used: Hutchinson Carbons
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Specialized Roubaix
Vredistein Tri-Comp
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