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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

79pmooney - Specialized makes several tires in...

79pmooney - Specialized makes several tires in 24mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

¿Are they 22mm? I have found the best tire...

¿Are they 22mm?
I have found the best tire deals on 22/23mm tires - which are on only a bike or two and should migrate to 25/26
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

No. But I was an over-gluer, and managed 2...

No.
But I was an over-gluer, and managed 2 during rides in last few years.

What do I not know, and hope never to suffer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

With all the bikes I'm running I'm not afraid to...

With all the bikes I'm running I'm not afraid to confess a soft spot for Rally tires. The cotton casing gives a nice damped ride, imo. A new set going on a touring Rickert.

My only current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I do both tan (mostly) and blackwalls. Don't...

I do both tan (mostly) and blackwalls. Don't sharpie - they are 99+% likely Veloflex (based on hazetguy 's pic) and likely a Team issue tire, being sold off as excess.
What a story!!! ; even if only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Mine must be older. I see that tread now @ Merlin...

Mine must be older. I see that tread now @ Merlin as a Veloflex Raven model 28mm for ~$55.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

jingy2 - let us know how the dice rolled. ...

jingy2 - let us know how the dice rolled.

Vittoria Corsa models for around $50.
Road Bike Tyres | Free Delivery Available | Merlin Cycles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Kenda SC in 27mm does not have tread similar to...

Kenda SC in 27mm does not have tread similar to Vlaanderen (sp?). In 25mm with slightly raised center tread it might be Roubaix/Arenberg - that's like mine, almost - Veloflex (on mine) single, not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Anyone know who makes tubular tires for...

Anyone know who makes tubular tires for Specialized?

2sets of Specialized's Turbo road tires (24mm, from years back) have worn rather fast, but never punctured and remained nicely grippy. Very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

....but Specialized tubulars are all so fine. And...

....but Specialized tubulars are all so fine. And as stated - smooth pavement. Carry some Stan's liquid latex. At $30 wear is not an issue for me. Not a tire for tourers, or people who want "the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Specialized has their $80 track tire in 23mm on...

Specialized has their $80 track tire in 23mm on sale for $29. If you ride relatively smooth roads or mostly paved trails, for the money = why not?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Another vote for Veloflex. But the...

Another vote for Veloflex.
But the Specialized tubulars are most excellent.

Someone above mentioned the Conti Giro in 22mm and also a favorite for a lesser $$ tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Merlincycles dot com is just about out of all the...

Merlincycles dot com is just about out of all the older ‘named’ Veloflex models.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

what website from Italy?

what website from Italy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I need to glue or tape about 5 or 6 tires. ...

I need to glue or tape about 5 or 6 tires.
Procrastination keeps 2 bikes side-lined and 1 bike only hopeful for an upgrade.

What do you DO? when you glue?
Music? TdF video reruns?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Clarification of my above. I have only used...

Clarification of my above.
I have only used liquid latex type sealants listed as appropriate for tubulars and inserted into valves with removable cores (removed, then reinserted).


And I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Sorry to have missed this post - my opinion

no experience with FMB tires. But....
I have experience with Stans and OrangeSeal in tubular tires with latex - sized 24-28mm (the 22mm & 30mm are butyl tubes) from VeloFlex, Vittoria, Specialized....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

johnnyace - Conti's Giro tubular is the low end...

johnnyace - Conti's Giro tubular is the low end of their offering. Like you, I bought a wheelset with older Giro tires (23mm) , but in seemingly good shape. Put several hundred miles before the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Day before yesterday had a flat out on the road...

Day before yesterday had a flat out on the road on a tire that looked totally 100% good, and has been reliable. About 7 miles from home, and all I found in the tread were a couple of very small,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

And in Tubular News: First = Ronan...

And in Tubular News:

First = Ronan McLaughlin sets Everesting record on Vittoria Corsa Speed 2.0 tubulars.
Inside Ronan McLaughlin's Everesting world record bike – VeloNews.com...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

check Merlin for that same tire. ~$45

check Merlin for that same tire. ~$45
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Pics of Yucatan Peninsula - or it didn't happen.

Pics of Yucatan Peninsula - or it didn't happen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Patience is one's friend in the tubular tire...

Patience is one's friend in the tubular tire purchasing cycle of financial affordability.

Hence my help request on the Spesh tubular.
I'm running many brands and the narrower Spesh (24mm) was one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Almost always better prices @ www.merlincycles.com

Almost always better prices @ www.merlincycles.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Asking for you to help me watch Specialized.com

Hey folks -
Please help me watch the Spesh website for any coming sales they have on their top tubulars.
Looking at Allrounder 24mm for the vintage DeRosa, where I prefer a black sidewall.
Hell o...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I rode the Spesh Turbo 24mm turbos today. They...

I rode the Spesh Turbo 24mm turbos today. They are just beginning to wear thru the outer rubber in a couple of spots on the rear. But today's ride was on generally smooth pavement, and at 105/115psi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

When I get a bunch of nice tires in the mail, I...

When I get a bunch of nice tires in the mail, I feel compelled to mount (unglued) at least one set for a ‘gander’ and a smile. 27mm
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Regarding my order with Merlin UK -- It was a...

Regarding my order with Merlin UK --
It was a quantity 2 on the Veloflex Roubaix that bonked the earlier order. somehow it ended up being a hassle. Maybe I'm dumb. But I did finally get another set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Not off topic at all. Sorry, i have no...

Not off topic at all.

Sorry, i have no firsthand with valve extensions on deep aero wheels, but since all valve cores should be the same on new tires, a good Pro shop's recommendation would apply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

hey hey hey stop the Merlin talk.about tubular...

hey hey hey
stop the Merlin talk.about tubular tires

Two weeks ago, I ordered a bunch of tires and the site (in a red banner) said I couldn't order because of quantity. Only ordered 1 or 2 of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

jimmuller - on the Stan's - I use much less...

jimmuller -
on the Stan's - I use much less than recommended in new tires.
but on old tires i acquire in 'NOS' condition = a bunch. Repeat is always possibleAndy Antipas -i want to try the high end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Try mastik. Vittoria was the last i used. And...

Try mastik. Vittoria was the last i used. And back in the day we didn't use so much glue, unless a racer.

And yeah, i carry a tube of glue with my spare tubular. But also a small bottle of liquid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Both. But never on the road. Or in public...

Both.
But never on the road.
Or in public view. (my workspace is private)

YMMV ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Have we done this in a while - list your favorite...

Have we done this in a while - list your favorite (tubular) tire - within a given category. Then state the tire brands you have owned.

You make up the categories.

My favorite:

Cheap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I've tried a lot of new things that cost more...

I've tried a lot of new things that cost more than $60.
Not that the Tufo is a good idea.


The tandem was a failed experiment.
Mtn biking, under most circumstances, didn't stick.
A flat bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Have been recently experiencing some slow leaks...

Have been recently experiencing some slow leaks on tubulars mounted a few years ago. The kind of leak that doesn't interrupt a ride, but the next morning a tire is very low or flat. Only the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

How do you ride your bike? Fast & racy or More...

How do you ride your bike? Fast & racy or More sedate & generally careful.

Where do you ride? Mountains or any hilly areas where speed and turns may be very fast.

As a minimum - one coat (not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I used Jantex tape on 25mm and 22mm tires,...

I used Jantex tape on 25mm and 22mm tires, probably 2 years ago. I was a bit gentle pulling out the adhesive's cover strip, but no problems. And I would agree that the ability to mount the tire on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Tubulars = so C&V AND so Pro Peloton...

Tubulars = so C&V AND so Pro Peloton simultaneously. :thumb:
Ride quality vintage framesets with tubulars like a pro. :love:


oh yeah, sometimes hard to resist the things hazetguy puts up For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Yes, I concur. Tubular only, totally. I...

Yes, I concur.

Tubular only, totally.

I have not seen Lennard Zinn's comments from VeloNews.com posted here.

Hopefully not a copyright violation.
Go VeloNews, Go VeloNews! (I feel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

...but, but, but..... this is the Totally...

...but, but, but.....

this is the Totally Tubular thread. ;) :thumb:
I see no further point in clincher problem-fixing with kludge (but effective) solutions. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I can buy into everything you say - but to what...

I can buy into everything you say - but to what good purpose? Making ill-fitting combinations of tires& rims fit? Balderdash!!! :mad:

Find me a proper fitting tire for this rim/wheelset. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

If I can't fit or remove a tire with my hands and...

If I can't fit or remove a tire with my hands and a basic lever, then that tire or rim will be gone before the bike's next ride. I can't be fished into having a tool for every non-toleranced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

I have to laugh. True story - Was in a rather...

I have to laugh.
True story -
Was in a rather large, familiar bike shop a few months back and noticed a new poster w/ a lot of writing on the walls (at eye level) in several spots - two in the tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Hey, no charge for the lesson!

Hey, no charge for the lesson!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

do you pre-stretch your tubulars on a rim? or...

do you pre-stretch your tubulars on a rim? or the barefooted hold to the floor and gently stretch by pulling up with your hands, a couple of times?

I have more difficulty with clinchers and not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Specialized has a sales price on the Hell of th...

Specialized has a sales price on the Hell of th North tubular. Still not cheap at $75USD

And the AllRounder still reduced.


I like my 3 year old Spesh cotton Turbos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-20, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Specialized has put their Turbo Allrounder...

Specialized has put their Turbo Allrounder tubular on Sale. Normally $50, now $35. Same tpi, same weight and latex tube as with the $100 Turbo. Black sidewalls.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

depends on weather conditions leading up to the...

depends on weather conditions leading up to the event. Or if they grade the road and it is soft.

25mm is a narrow gravel tire. Except on an 'ideal' packed gravel road, of course.

edit: Which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-19, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,711
Posted By Wildwood

Some good prices at MerlinCycles.com ...

Some good prices at MerlinCycles.com

https://www.merlincycles.com/road-bike-tyres-75331/?tyre_type=tubular

the Vittoria line seems discounted the most.
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