Changing from Tubeless to Tube? Turbo Tero 6.0 X

[kencopen]

Hi, so I've had a Turbo Tero 6.0 X for awhile now and because I've been mainly trail riding I decided to buy a Turbo Levo Expert. Rather then sell the Tero 6.0 X which has lost more then half it's value, I decided to make it primarily into a commuter bike (yes kind of overkill for a commuter bike, mistakes were made) and wanted to swap out the tires to something more pavement friendly then the Ground Controls that are on them. After doing some research I decided the Schwalbe Al Grounder seemed like a good option so I bought a set. Then being the noob that I apparently am, I realized as I was changing the tires that the Ground Controls are tubeless and the Al Grounders are not.

So what would you guys do, switch to a tube setup with the Al Grounders or return the Al Grounders and buy a tubeless option instead? P.S. I kinda don't want to return the Al Grounders but if it's a dumb idea to switch to a tube tire from tubeless I will.

 

[fooferdoggie]

Hi, so I've had a Turbo Tero 6.0 X for awhile now and because I've been mainly trail riding I decided to buy a Turbo Levo Expert. Rather then sell the Tero 6.0 X which has lost more then half it's value, I decided to make it primarily into a commuter bike (yes kind of overkill for a commuter bike, mistakes were made) and wanted to swap out the tires to something more pavement friendly then the Ground Controls that are on them. After doing some research I decided the Schwalbe Al Grounder seemed like a good option so I bought a set. Then being the noob that I apparently am, I realized as I was changing the tires that the Ground Controls are tubeless and the Al Grounders are not.

So what would you guys do, switch to a tube setup with the Al Grounders or return the Al Grounders and buy a tubeless option instead? P.S. I kinda don't want to return the Al Grounders but if it's a dumb idea to switch to a tube tire from tubeless I will.

You literally only have to remove the tubless valve to change over. And to change back, install it. Nothing more is required. Well, adding a tube, of course

 

[DaveMatthews]

I'd stick with tubeless, but that's just me... How about these...

Schwalbe G-One Overland 365​

Schwalbe G-One Overland 365 | 40-622 | RaceGuard | ADDIX 4Season | Black+BlackReflex | Folding | 2024 | TLE | 11654469

The all-season gravel tire- Ideal tire for sporty all-season commutersAddix 4-Season Compound: &nbs…

www.schwalbe.com

 

[e-levity]

Be aware that if you reduce the tire size too much you will lose cushioning and you will also quicken the steering and change the handling of what is a heavy bike. If you do switch to a smoother road oriented tire you might want to keep it in the 2.0-2.2” wide range.

I have a Tero X6 and run a 29x2.35 Fast Trak Grid T7 in front and a 27.5x2.35 Rekon Race EXO TR in back. Tubeless of course. Happy so far. They provide enough tread for occasional off-pavement use but roll well on tarmac. They should prove more efficient than original Ground Controls for commuting.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I realized as I was changing the tires that the Ground Controls are tubeless and the Al Grounders are not.

It does not matter a tyre is declared as tubeless if it is used with the inner tube. Tero X 6.0 comes from the factory with the inner tube setup (not tubeless). Do you use Ground Controls with the inner tube? If yes, you can replace them with any tyre of the same size. Tubeless or tubed.
Yes, you can replace Ground Controls with Al Grounders of the same size (F: 29x2.35", R: 27.5 x 2.35") with no issue.

 

[stompandgo]

I'd use TPU tubes.

 

[Marcela]

Tube it baby. Good tube. Bad tube leak air.

 

[kencopen]

It does not matter a tyre is declared as tubeless if it is used with the inner tube. Tero X 6.0 comes from the factory with the inner tube setup (not tubeless). Do you use Ground Controls with the inner tube? If yes, you can replace them with any tyre of the same size. Tubeless or tubed.
Yes, you can replace Ground Controls with Al Grounders of the same size (F: 29x2.35", R: 27.5 x 2.35") with no issue.

For whatever reason, mine came tubeless. I bought it from a Specialized dealer and just took the front tire off yesterday. No tube.
The Al Grounders I bought are the same size as the Ground Controls, 29x2.35 and 27.5x2.35. I think i'll by some tubes and give em a try.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

The Al Grounders I bought are the same size as the Ground Controls, 29x2.35 and 27.5x2.35. I think i'll by some tubes and give em a try.

You can definitely do that, only remove the tubeless valve first.

 

[fooferdoggie]

You can definitely do that, only remove the tubeless valve first.

Yes, you had recent experience with that

 

[Nvreloader]

And put FLAT OUT in everything, unless you like fixing/patching flats.. It will save you headaches down the road. ymmv

 

[Allan47.7339]

If it's your commuter/errand bike and it may sit unused for periods of time, I would go with tubes. I ride tubeless on my primary Creo but siting doesn't do the sealant any favors. My old commuter/errand Turbo-S doesn't get used as much as I'd like but it has Schwalbe Marathon's with green guard and it's ready to go as soon as I pump the tires.