Most (if not all) of us have had a flat while on an epic bike ride. I find it frustrating when it happens. I have been debating about going tubeless or even filling in slime in my tubes. What are your thoughts on one over the other ? Does going tubeless mean no more flats ever ? Do slime filled tubes have any disadvantage compared to the regular inner tube ? Do these features make a difference if you are mainly a road biker and don't need to ride on gravel ? I welcome your expert opinion and eager to learn from your experience. Thank you for your attention to this message. ... View more

Hello experts, Does the CO2 inflator have any downsides vs carrying a traditional mini bike pump ? I am thinking of quickly replacing the inner tube when I have a flat on a long ride, and am wondering if there are any downsides of a CO2 inflator. Please advise. Thank you for your help. ... View more

Hello, I compared CAADX 2020 vs. 2021, and noticed some technical differences that I wasn't sure about. I've listed them below: 1. Is the 2021 Tubeless ready ? 2. The Shifters and derailleurs are Shimano 105 vs. Shimano GRX between the 2020 and 2021 respectively. Which one's better and how/why ? 3. The chain is KMCX 11 vs. KMC X10 between the 2020 and 2021 respectively. Which one's better and how/why ? Bottom line, my goal is to decide to pick 2020 vs. 2021 (seems $200 cheaper than 2020 version), and so your response will help me with that decision. Thank you Please help. ... View more