tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post8224182301280647371..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Surly & Tired Part 3Guitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-36700729226260966862017-05-17T13:42:36.356-05:002017-05-17T13:42:36.356-05:00@DrHumble- Sorry, but there is no "new" ...@DrHumble- Sorry, but there is no "new" review available. In the transfer from Gravel Grinder News to RidingGravel.com at the end of 2014, there were several reviews that got sucked into the digital black hole, never to be seen again. <br /><br />The Knard is a good tire, but these days, with tubeless ready gravel tires a dime a dozen, and better tires at that, the Knard is now just another tire. It doesn't cost a lot, it is cheap, and it does a lot of things decently, but I can think of five other tires I'd reach for first now days.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-6431037824493955192017-05-17T13:03:32.815-05:002017-05-17T13:03:32.815-05:00Thanks for the extra bit of advice on running the ...Thanks for the extra bit of advice on running the Knards tubeless. The link to the original review on gravel grinder news is a busted link. Is there a new link to the review?DrHumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471755052528120992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-36901522749952444782014-05-03T21:39:22.326-05:002014-05-03T21:39:22.326-05:00hi, i just tried to run these tubless on crest whe...hi, i just tried to run these tubless on crest wheels. they worked for 10 miles and blew off the rim. Sounded like a gun shot..haha. they had 45 psi. and 2oz of stans sealant..ive also been runnung tubeless now for the past 4 years.. ive had really good sucsess, but these tires are not made for running tubless.. anyway they felt good on dirt and gravel..plenty of traction..hope this helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514678908103553707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-5581569938138643062013-11-06T10:22:16.109-05:002013-11-06T10:22:16.109-05:00Thanks for the clarification, my Brother, and also...Thanks for the clarification, my Brother, and also for the kind words. It sounds like we're on the same page... I know it's not for everyone, or perhaps even the majority. But it sure makes my life better on a day-to-day basis. That's all I can really say.<br /><br />Have a great day, GT. I'll talk to you soon.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MGMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301752250721808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-54295101691429366842013-11-06T09:44:09.153-05:002013-11-06T09:44:09.153-05:00@MG: Hold on there Brother! I don't think we&#...@MG: Hold on there Brother! I don't think we're really disagreeing here. What I am saying is folks like yourself, who have literally thousands of hours of "research" under their belts, probably can get away with doing things most riders have not done their due diligence on, and results will suffer because of that. <br /><br />"DIY Tubeless" is not something to be trifled with, nor is it always the best solution for many riders. For the reasons stated above, mostly, but for others as well. <br /><br />I think you have to observe your experiences and knowledge as being "unusual" in terms of this conversation, which I feel is missed by many looking for similar results as what you enjoy. That's all. <br /><br />Obviously if the industry starts to address this niche size of tires with tubeless solutions, that would be a boon to many riders out there who do not possess your talents or do not have the time invested/to invest in gaining your knowledge. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-26343193331950234922013-11-06T09:25:11.041-05:002013-11-06T09:25:11.041-05:00I agree with you 100 percent on not using loose-fi...I agree with you 100 percent on not using loose-fitting tires as tubeless. <br /><br />That said, from my experience, even 35c tires are much better tubeless. Tire selection is probably more important, because a number of smaller tires are simply incompatible with tubeless for one reason or another. But with compatible tires (I'll use Schwalbe's excellent options as a broad example), tubeless is very easy, reliable and fast. They are also self-sealing, which is a great feature for gravel. I haven't had to deal with a flat on the road in years (probably jinxed myself there).<br /><br />We can agree to disagree here though, because I know it's not for everyone. It's taken me a lot of time and failures to get to where I'm at with tubeless. MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301752250721808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-14915225172902897012013-11-05T11:30:22.444-05:002013-11-05T11:30:22.444-05:00Hear, hear!
Thank you for expressing the down sid...Hear, hear!<br /><br />Thank you for expressing the down sides of DIY "tubeless."<br />Far too often it is presented as a cure-all any time somebody has any type of tire problem.shiggy personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109478605039343109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-26958639931140252352013-11-05T09:34:05.806-05:002013-11-05T09:34:05.806-05:00I agree with you. I would like to see someone make...I agree with you. I would like to see someone make some lighter tubes in this size. I remember riding light Michelin tubes and they did improve the ride.<br />Ari Arihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083766829086663770noreply@blogger.com