I have to change my rear tire but I can't decide what to put in

Tubliss or UHD Tube with 2 rim locks...


I don't know why but a flat have always be one of my bigger fear when riding far from home.

The Tubliss system is more expensive and need more care (checking 2 pressures before each ride), but it's easier to fix a flat with a simple plug.

The second option is a bit cheaper, needs less care, but is harder to fix on the trail.

What would you do if you were me?

Your advises are welcome!

 

I think August will be my 4 year anniversary on the original Tubliss setup. I've burned up quite a few sets of tires on it, and I couldn't be happier. I run sealant in mine, and I've had nails, mesquite thorns, wire, and other pointy objects stuck in those tires without even any air loss. The Tubliss setup is amazing IMO, and I haven't had one iotta of trouble with them. One the nails, when I discovered them, I pulled 'em out and inserted a string plug from the outside. Ran the tires until worn out with no problems. You get better traction if you take advantage of the really low pressures you can run off road, but it's probably worth it just for the nearly flatproof experience.

 

Are you running the same Tubliss system since the beginning?

 

I've run UHD tubes with one rim lock at 12psi and no flats, but I'm light and don't encounter much of the tire killers that TNC describes.
I can't imagine trying to change tires with 2 rim locks installed. That must be a PITA!
The Tubliss intrigues me, now that I know it can be transferred.
Since I now have two sets of wheels, I was thinking of trying mousse in my off-road set, maybe I'll go Tubliss, since it's cheaper. Way cheaper.
And the Tubliss is the rim lock, am I correct in this?
Seems the way to go.

 

Yes. The design of the system is pretty darned durable. I can't recall exactly, but I must be on about my 7th rear tire and about my 5th front tire. There's not much to wear out if you install them properly. Seems like some get kinda jerky with too much force at the wrong point of installation. The most fragile part is the heavy duty small inner tube, but that's only in comparison to that red outer liner. That outer liner is very tough...it's a flexible hard plastic, not a tube. Once in awhile some hamfisted person has damaged that red carcass, but they must have been totally screwing up the installation process.

 

I'd recommend Tubliss as well. Have it installed for a year, no flats since.

I did have a slight pressure leak (~1psi over 2 days) at the front. Used soapy water to detect that it was leaking from the high pressure tube stem hole. My mistake, I drilled the hole a little bit too large. Piece of O-ring between the rim and stem nut fixed it.

I'm actually surprised how well the tyre pressure holds. It will drop a 1 psi over fortnight, and the high pressure will drop to 95psi from 110 in the same time.

I do check pressure before every ride anyway (as I did with regular tubes).

As mentioned, Tubliss is relatively expensive, but carrying only small bicycle pump and cord plugs instead of spare tube, irons, portable jack etc. is worth in my book.