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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Is it safe to run a tube in a tubless tire rim setup? The reason I'm asking is because this will be my 2nd tire replacement in 3 months?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Yes........
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Will the bike ride different?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Nope, you will not be able to tell the difference without some very fancy (and very expensive) electronic equipment.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I've got a set of DNA Mammoths at home waiting on me, but will probably run them with tubes as well. Even though they are for tubeless applications, I've read several people on here have had problems with air leaks. I just want to do the install once.
 
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lost me, what's a tube have to do with tire replacement.??
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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you can have tire patched from inside had mine done cost $25 tube cost $37 plus the price to put it in
 
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