Caught a small slash this morning on my road bike and didn't have a boot for the new tube, so I thought i'd give these a try on a non-tubeless tire, and it worked perfectly. The plug seals the hole through the tire, and the base glues up against the inside wall of the tire just like a patch. Trim off the excess plug, and you've got a solid fix instead of a new $70 road tire.
I was in need of a new tire (thanks to some glass) and decided to give this one a try. It went on fairly easy. No need for tire tools. I have only had it on for two rides but the last one had some serious bumps (tree roots under the asphalt) that sent the bike air borne. I pump the tire up to 85lbs and I did not get any pinch flats. This is on the rear wheel of a two wheel recumbent and rolls fast. I would recommend this tire to anyone looking for a good tire.
I had a fox transfer dropper post (2024) on my specialized epic Evo and this dropper would stick periodically even though it wasn't that old and weathered. I could have gotten a One Up, Wolf tooth, PNW but decided to bite the bullet and get the RockShox AXS as I had the previous model on my other bike. Such a game changer! Easy to install and integrates well with the SRAM APP as I have the transmission derailleur. You do need to buy a dropper post remote though. I got the SRAM pod (left side) and you can configure this on the SRAM APP as well. I'm loving this axs dropper post!
I was searching for an aero wheelset for my rim brake bike build, a 2009 Giant TCR Advanced SL, and HED wheels were the best option by far. When it comes to rim brake aero wheels, HED stands out as the best choice. They undergo rigorous aero testing, provide excellent customer service, and feature a black aluminum brake track that offers braking performance comparable to disc brakes. While they are slightly heavier than all-carbon wheel sets (these have a carbon faring over an aluminum rim), I believe the brake track and optimized aerodynamics compensate for this in my opinion. Additionally, the 60mm depth of the wheels is surprisingly stable in crosswinds. Initially, I was considering the slightly shallower version, but I'm glad I opted for the 60mm. One unexpected aspect is the slight noise they produce due to the carbon faring. When you encounter obstacles like rocks, you can hear a distinct pinging and echoing sound. Despite this minor inconvenience, these wheels are truly exceptional.
