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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I bought some tires from them a year or two ago....

I bought some tires from them a year or two ago. Great price and fast delivery. they are one of the sites I go to when looking for deals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

Wow, I now see the light! With such a compelling...

Wow, I now see the light! With such a compelling argument I now feel like such a fool for using tape. When I get home I will throw out my shop roll of tape, remove the 8 sets of tubulars that are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I buy the shop roll that is 16m. Still more...

I buy the shop roll that is 16m. Still more expensive but closer to $8 per tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

Same here. I've never had a problem removing a...

Same here. I've never had a problem removing a taped on tire by hand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I was getting low after a similar experience...

I was getting low after a similar experience where I flatted 3 tubulars in a week. My experience is that I won't even try Stan's if I here the infamous PSSSSS. If I slowly lose air, I found the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I haven't mounted the 28's yet either. But I have...

I haven't mounted the 28's yet either. But I have some 30's mounted that I just measured at about 29.2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

Nope. They were tubulars. I run both. I have...

Nope. They were tubulars. I run both. I have received the 6 I ordered and they are tubulars and not clinchers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I ended up getting 3 pair. I already have 2...

I ended up getting 3 pair. I already have 2 pairs of 30's mounted, so I got 2 pair of 28's and then a pair of the Corsa's in 25 for a build I'm doing with my lightest wheel option (Hi-E hubs with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

Not training tubulars, but a killer deal on...

Not training tubulars, but a killer deal on tubulars that are in your size range.

excel sports has twin packs of either Victoria Corsa Control G2.0 or Victoria Corsa G2.0 for $89 for the pair so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

Been having to answer that question a lot lately....

Been having to answer that question a lot lately. There’s a lot of debris on the road so I like to go with some heavier clinchers since my tubulars are pretty lightweight. Today there was so much on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

A week ago I was riding my Bianchi and got a...

A week ago I was riding my Bianchi and got a flat. Had to use my spare (it was old and in bad shape) was about a mile from home and BOOM, full sidewall blowout of the spare. Choices..... Ride home...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I use option 2. My rule of thumb is that if...

I use option 2.

My rule of thumb is that if I didn't have an immediate pressure loss (think large hole), I will apply sealant, inflate and go. I've learned the hard way (repeatedly) that adding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

My method is to not use sealant until I have a...

My method is to not use sealant until I have a flat. Then, hopefully, I reduce the chance of an issue and I am only risking a tubular that I would need to repair anyways.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I use the same tape on my bikes using a wide...

I use the same tape on my bikes using a wide assortment of rims and tire sizes. Never had an issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I just picked up some Rally's from BikeInn at...

I just picked up some Rally's from BikeInn at about $20 each (plus shipping). I think it ended up being $126 for 5 delivered.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,058
Posted By SwimmerMike

I just became the proud owner of some Scheeren...

I just became the proud owner of some Scheeren hoops built on some nice high flange Campy hubs. I was looking for tubular recommendations for these wheels. My other wheels are a lot narrower so I...
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