ITT-type alt-tubeless - anyone riding?

[cantunamunch]

For those of you not familiar with the system:

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/innova-itt-tubeless-tires-taipei-cycle-show.html

I just found out Giant is going to offer a similar system on their city/touring tires like the Metro Crosscut. With the option of removing the valve entirely and using it like a regular (tubed) tire.

(And, yes, I know about the Tufo tubular clincher system, this is a bit more refined I think)

 

[Tom K.]

Certainly following how it rides and holds up, as well as it's resistance to leaks.

For now, I'll stick with Orange Seal.

 

[cantunamunch]

For now, I'll stick with Orange Seal.

Giant say you can use whatever sealant you want. The only downside is you'll never get the sealant back out if you remove the valve entirely and go tubed.

 

[cantunamunch]

In case anyone is wondering where in the blazes in Giant's catalog they are - here they are spec'ed :

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/roam-1-disc-2019

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/escape-1-disc-2019