So i've ridden the Evo HD 29 with a Maxxis Minion DHRII DD 2.4 Terra, and the EVO SL 29 in front with an Assegai Exo+ 2.5 Grip. I bought them in June 21 and rode them until now (Nov 21). I ride a lot in the Swiss alps. Basicly every weekend i visited the mountains and went on long enduro tours or rode in bikeparks. These inserts went through a lot of rocks, roots, jumps etc. I also participated in several enduro races, so they did see some missed lines ;-) I am quite impressed by the weight and rolling resistance. Also mounting/dismounting is a breeze opposed to cushcore. The protection level ist great. I never had a flat once. Checking the right tire pressures was my biggest issue. Even with a digital pressure gauge I didnt get consistent results. Like as if the valve was clogged, which it wasnt after releasing some air by pushing an allen key through the valve. I usually ride with 22 psi in the rear. But the tire didnt "feel" like that. It felt rather like 29psi. Very firm. I did find that the Tubolight gave great support when cornering and didnt experience any burping. Also, adding sealant through the valve was a struggle. After a month our so, you could also hear the inserts chatter inside the tire, which isnt too annoying when riding but did get me question if something was loose on the bike. Overall, I think the Tubolights are of great value. They definately deliver great protection and are light and easy to install. Just the issue with the tire pressure is annoying. Also, I believe the EVO HD is overkill if youre not racing downhill. EVO SL might be enough on both wheels for enduro. I'm gonna try that out next summer.

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment @wetmunky . First of all how lucky are you to ride in the Swiss Alps? I think a lot of users have had the same problem with the sealant / valve core. I am glad to hear that they are great for Enduro bikes also, I think I will put a set in mine. I have cushcores in my ebike but only because I had already bought them. There are now so many inserts out there so thanks for the comments on your experience.

@NoFretBrettCSSMBFF

2 ай бұрын

Add a 'Hole' in the insert at the Valve Stem for the Sealant to have a 'path' to the 'Void/Pocket' in the Tire beyond the Insert...

Thanks for the great review! I will give the tubolights a try!

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, hope you like them. Sometimes a pain to fit but the thing I worry about most if I am racing and have to put in a tube, very difficult to get the tire off trail side.

@gobikeyourself

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaselikesbikes I mainly race Enduro these days, so most likely I'll not add a tube during a stage, but rather finish it on the insert. I used the rimpacts - which were a pain on installing as well - but the tubolights are even lighter.

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@gobikeyourself Yes agreed they are good for Enduro to finish the stage.

Great review, and single track!

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, love singletrack!

Cool to see Split Enz in this video.

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

It is a cool trail, I rode it again yesterday on the bigger bike at the 2W Enduro.

Thanks for a great review. I installed tubolight in my rear wheel today and it felt great during the test ride but I think I have a problem. I removed the valvecore and filled the sealant and I think the sealant stayed in the "airchannel". When I release air the sealant comes out through the valve. Did you experience any simular issues? Tomorrow I will fill some sealant directly in the tyre instead. Sorry for my bad english. Cheers from Sweden!

@jaselikesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Your English seems great to me. I had issues when I used a different sealant than the Stans. I do find it easier and less messy to pour sealant directly into the tyre. I could see how sealant potential to stay in the air channel though so it is not bad advice to pour it directly into the tyre.

@mihaurs2

2 жыл бұрын

I put sealent direclty into tire, it is better with inserts

@dancing8595

Жыл бұрын

Found that out, too. Talked to the guys at Tubolight and they said to put the sealant in the tire, not the valve. if you use the valve, the sealant can get stuck in the 'air channel".

My problem with this Tubolight is that the sealant gets stuck in the air channel for a long time and clogs up the valve. Wonder if it would help to make small holes from the air channel to the outside so that the sealant can get through to the other side.

@jaselikesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have heard that the sealant can clog up the valve. I had the problem with thicker sealant but stans was ok, alos I think you have less problems if you put the sealant directly in the tyre and not in through the valve core.

Interesting, I tried the Tubolight EVO HD earlier this year in my 29"x2.4" DHR II rear tyre and found the tyre to be very solid afterwards but also installation was a nightmare and you had to pour sealant in-between the insert and outside of tyre which was nigh on impossible when still trying to mount it up. I'm interested to try the SL version which is smaller and although I ride enduro I feel the heavy duty insert is too big for a 2.4" tyre and maybe the SL gives enough protection without making the tyre feel dead, no pop/rebound and hell to ride up hills with

@jxrxch

3 жыл бұрын

also i've considered making some channels/holes between the inner and the outer in order for sealant to migrate from inside to outside but then i think that probably defeats the point of having the "sealed" inner and outer chambers...

@jaselikesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I decided it was easier to put the sealant directly in the tyre but no big deal. I do think these light ones are great for XC/trail. I have just put some cushcore XC in my Levo SL and will do so on my enduro bike. I think liners are perfect for ebike and enduro.

@jxrxch

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaselikesbikes I just got a SL to try on the 2.4” Maxxis rear tyre. Will see how it sizes up (or down rather)

@tondasvejnoha8500

3 жыл бұрын

@@jxrxch Any updates on the performance and fit of SL to HD? Im really interested to know as I have ordered HD for this particular tire DHR2 2,4 and now Im bit worried if I should take SL instead

@jxrxch

3 жыл бұрын

@@tondasvejnoha8500 hi Tonda, I only picked it up a week ago and been too busy to fit it so can’t give you any feedback yet. If I was only smashing DH laps I’d have been happy with the HD Evo. But for trails for me it filled too much of the tyre up.

I installed the tubolight and then blew the tire up to pressure to get it seated on the bead. When I wanted to leave air out to get it down to riding pressure, only the air in the channel between wheel and tubolight came out… how do you solve this issue?

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lars. That is an interesting one. Maybe take the vale core out to let the air out and infate back up to normal pressure or just put some pressure on the tyre. Sometimes the tubeless valves can get clogged up with sealant. Hopefully it works out for you.

@dancing8595

Жыл бұрын

HAd the same problem. I barrowed a CushCore valve from and friend that sloved the problem. The insert was blocking the top hole of the 'normal' valve stem, but the CushCore ones have holes on the side, too. So if you can find a valve stem like the CushCore one, I would give them a try,

I had some problems because the tire is mounted crooked, the tubolight make the tire mounted croocked and I couldn't solve it. Do you have any advice ? Thanks

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried following these instructions? kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZynxZOydtyxn7g.html. Pushing the tyre bead into the rim channel is probbaly the most importnant thing to do.

@Oengus73

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaselikesbikes in the i tried with another tire and was ok. So maybe was the other tire the problem

Can you use them on bigger bikes or just xc/gravel

@jaselikesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Hi there. I would definitely use them on a bigger bike. Very light and probably easier to fit than Cushcore with little downsides. I think there have a wider option available.

I have a big problem with pressure with tubolight. All my gauges does not show proper pressure now.

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did have some problems with that with my tyre inserts. I think it depends on the sealant which can block your valves.

@mihaurs2

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaselikesbikes i put new ones… sealant is from Stan’s.

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@mihaurs2 that sucks, did you put the sealant in through the valve? I found it better when I didn’t. Hopefully it will sort itself out after a few inflations.

@mihaurs2

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaselikesbikes i put directly to the tire. When i ride it feels quite ok, trying with hand seems to be low pressure, but what excactly, I don’t know :(

We’re the tubolites 40€ for the pair or just one? I can’t tell on their website

@mrdudemanmwane8963

3 жыл бұрын

Were*

@jaselikesbikes

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it is 40 per insert and then extra 20 if you want 2 of the valves.

Hello what is the tubolight weight

@jaselikesbikes

7 ай бұрын

58 grams for the 29 each wheel.

Do you still use tubeless sealant?

@jaselikesbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the same amount.

Have you tried to go runflat ?

@jaselikesbikes

Жыл бұрын

No, I havent tried, I wasn't wanting to risk the rims if I didn't need to.

@as8000

Жыл бұрын

@@jaselikesbikes You think it's possible with the Evo SL?

@jaselikesbikes

Жыл бұрын

@@as8000 Yes but I wouldnt like to ride it too far.