How to Use tubeless in a Sentence

tubeless

adjective
  • The part of the wheel rim that holds a tubeless tire in place.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
  • Not to mention the 9-inch front and rear self-healing tubeless tires.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Some are solid rubber tires, some have tubeless tires, and some have tires with inner tubes.
    — Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2022
  • The majority of mountain bikes these days come with tubeless tires or are ready for them.
    — Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The rider stands on fold-up platforms on either side of a 16-inch wheel wrapped in 3-inch a tubeless tire.
    — Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
  • This is why tubeless tires are increasingly popular for all kinds of cycling.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
  • Rather than covering up, Lila hit the catwalk with her tubeless pod insulin pump in full view on the outer side of her left thigh.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Once installed on a tubeless rim, the Outrider is sandwiched between the base of the valve stem and the rubber seal on the rim.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
  • For less mechanical tune-ups, consider choosing a bike with a belt drive instead of a chain, internal gear hubs, tubeless or puncture-proof tires, and caliper brakes.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The tubeless tire design adds puncture resistance, while the frame is made from sturdy aviation aluminum alloy and ultralight carbon fiber.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Riders roll on 11-inch tubeless off-road tires that should conquer most surfaces, while stopping power is provided by mechanical disc brakes front and back.
    — Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Use the Right Tire Pressure Your bike likely uses tubeless tires, a much more reliable system than inner tubes.
    — Mike Levy, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Some specifically address the needs of riders using tubeless tires -- because just having two different valve types wasn’t complicated enough.
    — al, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Standard features on the Adventure Travel and Radar variant include smart cruise, heated seats for both passenger and rider, heated grips, a center stand, a pair of aluminum side panniers and spoked rims that accept tubeless tires.
    — William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

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