tubed v's tubless tyres ?
the other day i had a puncture which i thought i fixed but with cheap tyre levers i pinched the tube putting the tyre back on. i went to a garage where this machanic fixed it and he had those nice tyre levers that hook on to the rim and prevent any chance of pinching the tube. he used to be john decons (top paris to dakar rider) mechanic and also worked for honda racing core (off roaders) and he said to change my wheels to tubeless. he mentioned several liquids to put inside tubeless tyres to ensure punture free riding. i have a dommei and im not sure if i can change to tubeless wheels. several bike shops in london have said it might be difficult to get the wheels changed.
i dont mind fixing punctures on tubed tyres but maybe it will be worth changing to tubeless. as im going to be in india for 2 odd years does anyone know what tyres are more avaliable in 17 and 21 inch tubed or tubeless.
cheers for any help
tom.
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