[GRAVELBIKE]

I like running low pressure, and want to reduce/eliminate pinch-flats. I'm looking for the simplest tubeless setup, and am considering the following:

• UST-compatible rims/wheels with UST tires
• DT Swiss rims/wheels with tubeless kit and UST tires

Ideally I want a plug-and-play setup, not a conversion (i.e., no dorking with weather stripping, various tapes/strips, etc).

Are the two systems I've listed pretty much equivalent, or is there a clear winner? I'm 215#, ride full-sus (XC in semi-rocky areas), and would be running 2.1"-2.3" tires.

 

[ScottW]

Well the DT Swiss system uses a standard rim with tape and a strip but I think it works fine. The easiest system to me is UST rim and tires. I've used both and think they are equally good. For a good UST rim check out Mavic 819s.

 

[Zipp0]

I went with the UST rims/UST tires for exactly the same reasons. I don't have to muck around with liquid goo, rim strips, and worrying about whether my rim/tire combo will work OK tubelss. I just mounted the tires on the rim, aired them up, and off I went.

They do need air added after a few days to a week, but to me that's less of a hassle than adding stans or slime to my tires.

 

[ziscwg]

UST Rims and tires.

Mavic 819 or 823 laced to your fav hub and you are rolling with your UST tire of choice. You are talking $$$$$$$.

I run Spec tubeless ready (2Bliss). I like it, but you do have to use Stans.

 

[norm]

+2
819's.
Ive been running 819's(with XT's)for 3 years and never had a problem. I do use abit of Stan's to seal the UST tire.

Flawless...