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Spokane on BikeSnobNYC

I love the wickedly funny BikeSnobNYC blog, which examines the ins and outs of cycling, sparing nobody- from hipsters to those jaded riders who take it too seriously. They make fun of the absurdities of bike culture but always strike a perfect balance because they are still excited for cycling itself. And yesterday, Spokane proudly made the blog, in a way Spokane only could.















"Tireless in Spokane" photo courtesy of BikeSnobNYC.

After they mentioned flat tires and the inability to repair them, a reader sent the photo of the "decidedly unpretentious rider in Spokane, WA who has simply opted to dispense with the formality altogether."

From the Snob: This setup is known as the "Spokane tubeless," and the advantages are lighter weight and total immunity to pinch flats. Granted, running the "Spokane tubeless" setup does compromise cornering somewhat, but things do improve significantly after the "break-in period" when the rim wall wears down and the rim strip makes direct contact with the pavement. Also, you can mitigate the rough ride and loss of traction somewhat by "palping" a standard tire and tube up front, which is what this rider is doing and which is generally referred to as the "Washington state mullet."

I wonder who sent this photo? Where was it taken?

In re "Spokane tubeless." Well, we're just that hip. Full post HERE.



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