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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I will defer to your far greater experience. ...

I will defer to your far greater experience. Perhaps I had one bad experience and never went back. I do have a tire right now that I could have another go at it with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Another low risk attempt might be to replace the...

Another low risk attempt might be to replace the 9 year old core with a new one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

First, make sure the valve core is tight. If...

First, make sure the valve core is tight. If that doesn't do it, sealant. I've not had good luck locating a puncture by putting tire in water as the bubbles are really only indicating where the air...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I bought a few then. Another seller abandoning...

I bought a few then. Another seller abandoning tubulars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I believe they are getting out of tubulars and...

I believe they are getting out of tubulars and probably just clearing related inventory. Get it while you can.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Right, only it is starting to feel like months to...

Right, only it is starting to feel like months to go, not years!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Is anyone else becoming alarmed that sources for...

Is anyone else becoming alarmed that sources for tubulars seems to be drying up or am I just looking in the wrong places? Merlin is down to two tires?! Excel almost seems like they are just blowing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I just had to open up one of my 25's and the tube...

I just had to open up one of my 25's and the tube is latex. Sidewall cut after only 41 miles. Hope it is just the luck of the draw. Will relegate to spare duty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

You might also check to make sure the valve cores...

You might also check to make sure the valve cores are fully seated. I had a couple new Veloflex Raven tires that lost pressure faster than I expected even for latex tubes. Finally checked (should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

For me, I carry at least one spare tire - either...

For me, I carry at least one spare tire - either an inexpensive Vittoria Rally or a used tire pre-glued. I rip off the flatted tire and install the spare. Usually a very quick job. Most will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I like using the Park Item # TSI-1. Hardly...

I like using the Park Item # TSI-1. Hardly necessary but, for me, usually makes for a much cleaner job making it worth the cost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I communicated with Jonathan Page back in 2020,...

I communicated with Jonathan Page back in 2020, at which time he was the US distributor but the website no longer seems to be good. I just learned this morning that Vittoria bought out Dugast in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I have some 50mm Schwalbe Racing Ralphs but...

I have some 50mm Schwalbe Racing Ralphs but Schwalbe seems to have got out of the tubular business and the residual supplies of the 50mm tires seems to have dried up. Dugast shows tires up to 50mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

My tires show just "Corsa" and are 28mm. I like...

My tires show just "Corsa" and are 28mm. I like them. I'd say they compare favorably with the Veloflex tires I like, Vlaanderens or ProTours. I have over 1000 urban miles on them with no punctures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I think maybe one reason I wasn't wowed by them...

I think maybe one reason I wasn't wowed by them is that it didn't seem like going from 28 to 30 improved ride quality/comfort. If I remember correctly, I probably started with pressures of 72 rear,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I've put about 1700 miles on one and 900 on...

I've put about 1700 miles on one and 900 on another. I am not wowed by them and both are now in spare mode and the higher mileage one is marginal at that. I did not have good flat luck with them,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I am aware. I don't generally ride anything...

I am aware. I don't generally ride anything under 28 and have used Major Tom's on three previous builds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

So, it seems Velocity Major Tom's are a viable...

So, it seems Velocity Major Tom's are a viable option. I just got a call yesterday that my special order for two 40 hole rims is ready to ship.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Supposedly one can order Velocity Major Tom's...

Supposedly one can order Velocity Major Tom's with a 40 hole drilling but I've been waiting over 6 months on my special order. First it was their next production run in Feb, then July. Still no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I know, two days is faster than most domestic...

I know, two days is faster than most domestic shippers! My favorite tire as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Merlin Cycles has Veloflex Vlaanderen on sale for...

Merlin Cycles has Veloflex Vlaanderen on sale for $52.31. I thought they were out of production?? Veloflex website doesn't show them. $27 shipping to US a drag but I ordered 3 so $61/per tire still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Then why not ditch the clincher rims now rather...

Then why not ditch the clincher rims now rather than wait until they wear out? How many more miles do you have to risk another crash before you wear out those rims?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

no, they have latex. I’ve just never been all...

no, they have latex. I’ve just never been all that fond of pumping tires. If I’m going out for 10-15 miles on smooth roads I might skip the pumping. For a more substantial ride or ride on rough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

same tire (but now ProTour), same weight, about...

same tire (but now ProTour), same weight, about the same psi works well for me too. I pump front to 60 psi and rear to 5 bar and pump every 2-3 days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

i got my ProTours yesterday, 2 days early. The...

i got my ProTours yesterday, 2 days early. The base tape is stamped 6/10. I weighed them at 300g, which I think is same as Vlaanderen. They mount easily, round and true and measure 28mm. I put 24...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

That was my conclusion. I just ordered 4 direct....

That was my conclusion. I just ordered 4 direct. I hope I'm not disappointed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

thanks! As of a few minutes ago, only 2 left. I...

thanks! As of a few minutes ago, only 2 left. I decided instead to order 4 ProTour Gum Sidewall directly from Veloflex taking a chance I’ll love them as much as the Vlaanderens. With the four, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Best I can tell from Veloflex site, Vlaanderens...

Best I can tell from Veloflex site, Vlaanderens are no longer in production. 🙁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Refer back to post #1517...

Refer back to post #1517 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1517) and a few after? Is that the tire you are asking about?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

I did a motel to motel tour of around 400 miles...

I did a motel to motel tour of around 400 miles in New England (including VT) last fall on Vlaanderens and had no problems at all. I used rear panniers. We rode mostly on pavement but some hard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Thanks a lot. I just ordered a couple from...

Thanks a lot. I just ordered a couple from Merlin. I agree that Vlaanderen are wonderful. One of the four I have finally bit the dust and a second will any time. The two, which were fronts, still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Thanks. Do the Corsas have latex tube and...

Thanks. Do the Corsas have latex tube and removable core? Vittoria’s web page doesn’t say!?!? I guess I would assume so but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Right and I’m sorry, I wasn’t really expecting...

Right and I’m sorry, I wasn’t really expecting anyone to do the digging for me, I just thought maybe somebody already had a line on a good buy. I think most of my best buys on tubulars have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Thanks. That’s a pretty good price but,...

Thanks. That’s a pretty good price but, unfortunately, they don’t seem to have free shipping to US. Interestingly, if I upped order from 2 to 4 tires, shipping dropped about a third but didn’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,629
Posted By L134

Is any shop selling Veloflex Vlaanderen at a good...

Is any shop selling Veloflex Vlaanderen at a good price?
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