|   UST users riding HTs. | SJ
Mar 9, 2002 3:50 AM | | Do you think they make for a softer ride? |
| re: UST users riding HTs. | Marty W.
Mar 9, 2002 7:13 AM | | Yes, the ride is softer. I swithched from a ti. softtail to an al. hardtail for xc racing primarily because of the extra comfort afforded by ust. I've had very good luck with ust pythons @25psi, my weight is in the mid 150's. Another benefit is the increased traction at low pressure, my performance on sketchy terrain improved dramatically with ust. Another component that makes this package ride more comfortably is a Moots seat post, expensive but worth it. Hope this helps. |
| re: UST users riding HTs. | SJ
Mar 9, 2002 8:34 AM | | Moots, is that susp or ti? Im 155lb racing OCLV HC. Ive had a UST on front and could tell the difference immediately when installed, but yet to try the rear. My FS bike has ruined me as far as comfort goes so im looking for the most comfort obtainable out of my HT.
"MountainBike Action" has a great article on USTs as well as two new products, a gas seat post and a susp saddle.
sj |
| re: UST users riding HTs. | Marty W.
Mar 10, 2002 7:28 AM | | Moots post is ti. My own experience with ust doesn't line up with the MBA article very well. Started racing and training on Crossmax ust with pythons in July of 2000. My weight is usually in the mid 150's and I use 25-27 psi in the tires. Haven't had any significant problems with flats or sidewall cuts. Speed improvement on sketchy terrain was quite noticeable due to improved traction, some race loop times improved by 10%. |
| I agree | Bogus
Mar 10, 2002 9:49 AM | | The UST's definitely help absorb small bumps/vibration when run at lower pressures. I don't agree with the high pressures MBA recommends, sure those pressures are safer but you're not getting the full benefit of tubeless in my opinion unless you go lower (I run 30 psi front and 33 rear and weigh 180-185 lbs). The traction is awesome. I have ripped a few sidewalls over the last two seasons, but thats over thousands of trail miles. I carry spare tubes and tire boots for that. In thorn country think about a dab of slime &/or liquid latex (it doesn't take much) in each tire--it's worth the weight.
Forget the suspension seatpost or saddle--too heavy IMO. |
| re: UST users riding HTs. | ldf
Mar 9, 2002 6:07 PM | | Without a doubt. I ride both a hardtail and a full suspension. Ive been switching the USTs between the two bikes. Tubeless is deffinately much more valuable on the hardtail than the full suspension. Last summer I trashed the rear UST. While waiting for new spokes to arrive, I had to resort to riding non-tubeless CrossMaxes on my hardtail. Geez! After switching back, I could completely tell the difference. There was a deffinate "buzz" that vibrated through the aluminum frame. Although its no substitute for the comfort of full suspension, it is enough to be a major factor in reducing wear and tear on your body in a 20+ mile expert race. |
| I kinda figured as much, thx. nm | SJ
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