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[Closed] Cheap UST XC tyres...?

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Hi,

Where's the best place to get some cheap UST tyres from? Need some new rubber for the Grizedale Challenge.

Thanks.

P.S. Why are UST tyres so much more expensive????

P.P.S I was a mountain bike rider before I was a roadie 🙂


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 2:39 pm
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Posted : 08/08/2009 8:54 pm
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I'd go for maxxis crossmarks or racing ralphs (ralph are more expensive).


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:01 pm
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have a look at spesh 2bliss tyres


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:02 pm
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Look at LUST or tubeless ready for lighter, cheaper alternatives.


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:06 pm
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and 2bliss as i said


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:06 pm
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2Bliss isn't UST in the proprietary Mavic sense; they are 'tubeless ready' like Bontrager and GEAX TNT tyres - need sealant to stop the carcass leaking air as they aren't non-porous like UST tyres. UST tyres don't actually need sealant to mount if running on a UST rim, only needed for puncture sealing.

One reason I suspect tyres with the UST logo are so expensive is that the tyre manufacturers have to pay Mavic to use the logo?!


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:18 pm
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i know - was intimating using 2 bliss as they are similar to tubeless ready


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:26 pm
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Must admit that I've been very impressed with the GEAX Saguaro TNT I've been running at the rear for a few months now - certainly tougher than other 'tubeless ready' tyres I've tried. Shredded a Bontrager TLR tyre on the second ride!


 
Posted : 08/08/2009 9:30 pm
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GEAX Saguaro TNT here too, got one for £24 & one for £30, new.


 
Posted : 09/08/2009 7:52 am
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Got Kenda Nevegal Tubeless for 25 quid each on CRC.


 
Posted : 09/08/2009 10:45 am