A new valve design from Reserve, the wheels division of Santa Cruz Bicycles, promises a better, more user-friendly experience that’s ideal for modern bikes that run on tubeless ...

If you’ve ever ridden tubeless tires, you probably know that the little details matter in creating a reliable setup. Whether you think tubeless tires are only appropriate for mountain bikes, use them ...

Reliable tubeless tire setups require attention to the little details, including oft-neglected tubeless valves. We compare different takes on the tubeless valve from Orange Seal, Boyd, American ...

Valve Stems. Tubeless tires use special valve stems that create an airtight seal on the inside of the rim bed to prevent air loss. The rubber grommet that forms the seal sometimes has to be ...

This also helps to make tubeless tire setup easier since the beads are sealed and locked in place. Even better, the system is fairly light with the whole thing weighing in at 97g for a 29″ insert.

Tubeless radial truck tires that dominate the industry today are also dependent on an air retention device called a valve stem. Like the inner tube, if the valve stem fails, the tire will ...

Schwalbe claims that when used in place of regular Presta valves on tubeless tires, Clik increases air flow by 50%. This means that a given amount of tire pressure can be reached with half the effort.

In fact, in our extensive research, it’s the only tubeless-specific tire that has tan sidewalls and is available in a 30. It’s supple and provides a shocking amount of grip in a variety of conditions.

Tubeless cyclo-cross tires have long been an enticing idea but it's only recently that they've become reasonably reliable for high-performance racing and riding. (Image credit: Jonny Irick) ...