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@edd considers going tubeless:

Q2. How annoying is tubeless setups for commuters? Had a real comedy of errors with tubes during daycare pickup, including the mini pump pulling out the valve core on the spare, that I'd like to not repeat ever again.

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Demian 1d ago

@ascentale @edd @bikenite A2. There are pros and cons to both. And both can also be just fine for commuting. That said, my preference is to stick with tubes but with very flat resistant tires since I ride in the winter when there's a lot of crap on the roads and I'd rather not deal with flats when it's cold and wet. Of course a flat resistant tubeless tire will provide similar benefits and may be a bit less prone to some puncture flats.
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Demian

@ascentale @edd @bikenite A2 cont. But as others have pointed out, if the sealant doesn't do its job, then you've got an ugly mess and still need a tube. And, you've got to put new sealant in every yeah or so, which I prefer to avoid. But, I've heard from many folks that they get many fewer flats with tubeless. If you're not comfortable changing out a tube, the benefits of tubeless may be worth it. I'm pretty quick at it so it doesn't leave me stranded.
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