Tyres were a difficult choice, not because I wanted to go tubeless, but because I wanted an XC all rounder - fast rolling, but grippy when it's wet. I've been using Continental Explorer Pro's for a few years now and although they're a 2.1, they're pretty skinny, and limited to fairer weather. If it's winter, then I switch to 2.3 Vertical, and the difference is instantly noticed for braking and grip, albeit with a slight penalty on outright speed. I've used Panaracer Fire XC pro's in the past, and found them really compliant, plus they're doing a Japanese made tubeless version currently. They come in at just over 600g each, which is 50g more than the Explorers, but the Explorers are getting thin on the ground these days, while these are readily available. So, Panaracers it is!
Setting up using the Stans sealant is really easy, and takes minutes to do.
Anyway, here's a quick photo of the tyres mounted on Stans hubs with Stans Alpine rims. The wheels are crazy light, but within my rider weight limits - the Podium MMX won't take anyone over 12 stone, but we're my first choice until I read the max rider weight. The wheels come in at 1269g a pair from memory. The forks are DT Swiss XRC 100's, which are incredible. They weigh 1156g, without the steerer cut down a few cm's.
Setting up using the Stans sealant is really easy, and takes minutes to do.
Anyway, here's a quick photo of the tyres mounted on Stans hubs with Stans Alpine rims. The wheels are crazy light, but within my rider weight limits - the Podium MMX won't take anyone over 12 stone, but we're my first choice until I read the max rider weight. The wheels come in at 1269g a pair from memory. The forks are DT Swiss XRC 100's, which are incredible. They weigh 1156g, without the steerer cut down a few cm's.
With a DREMEL! :shock: :shock: I get a mate who's an engineer at the Airport to help with that kind of thing. ( he lets me use his gear ) Nice Rotors too. 
