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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-15-22, 06:44 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Just make sure the glue job is still good. A tire...

Just make sure the glue job is still good. A tire will last a good long time if used only indoors.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-13-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Yes, that is the purpose of the flip-flop hub....

Yes, that is the purpose of the flip-flop hub. Saves you some time changing cogs. As to the other, I've never considered it as front tire wear is usually negligible, but its sounds like a reasonable...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Interesting. I had the opposite impression,...

Interesting. I had the opposite impression, though of course it's a slight difference as both tires are very, very light. I have a Speed on the front and an old EVO Pista on the rear, and to my eye...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-28-18, 05:36 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I would say they're equal at least! Very nice....

I would say they're equal at least! Very nice. Glad about the return to sensible valves.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-28-18, 01:09 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Are we still talking about track tires in here?

Are we still talking about track tires in here?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-19-18, 05:33 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Note regarding the new Vittoria Pista...

Note regarding the new Vittoria Pista Speed/Control etc. tires: Those annoying red valves with the non-removable cores are gone. That's good, but those long ones you bought to use with your race...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-05-18, 09:23 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Trust fund, obviously.

Trust fund, obviously.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Ouch.

Ouch.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I haven't seen one of the new iO's in person, but...

I haven't seen one of the new iO's in person, but I'm guessing that in addition to the wider rim they must have gone to a U-shaped rim profile (ala Zipp), and would guess that the thinner spokes are...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

This thing was a screaming deal, much less than...

This thing was a screaming deal, much less than you'd expect to pay even for a used 808. I couldn't say no!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I keep telling her this. It's not working.

I keep telling her this. It's not working.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-18, 03:13 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Tangentially related to track tire questions: ...

Tangentially related to track tire questions:
This iO wheel just showed up (it's very sexy) and the (dead) tire was affixed with tubular tape. I know some people use this, but I've never seen it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Thanks guys. Dang it. Spouse won't be thrilled to...

Thanks guys. Dang it. Spouse won't be thrilled to spend MORE money on this "sweet deal" haha...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-18, 05:34 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

A Mavic iO (old version) has fallen into my lap,...

A Mavic iO (old version) has fallen into my lap, basically. I've heard these prefer a 19mm tire, but I have a 22mm on hand. How important is the 19mm?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-18, 12:52 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I just threw something at you.

I just threw something at you.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-07-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Aren't the Vittoria's pretty much the benchmark...

Aren't the Vittoria's pretty much the benchmark racing tires? He should probably stock those. I've used nothing else on my racing wheels for years now.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Veloflex Records are fantastic tires. I had one...

Veloflex Records are fantastic tires. I had one on a front wheel that got used often, exclusively on outdoor concrete, and it lasted 4+ years.
That said, I like to use semi-****ty tires for training...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-07-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

They've been sitting at 150 for a week now, I...

They've been sitting at 150 for a week now, I haven't let the pressure out, ridden on the track and rollers several times, I think they are good at 150. Taras, thanks for all the Tufo wisdom, I like...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-06-17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Yeah, so far no issues. These seem pretty tough,...

Yeah, so far no issues. These seem pretty tough, but of course do this at your own risk.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-17, 10:46 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Anyhow, the Tufo S33 Pro 24's seem fine on the...

Anyhow, the Tufo S33 Pro 24's seem fine on the track. Nothing groundbreaking, but they didn't feel any worse than the Sprinters. Pumping them up to 150 made them acceptable on the rollers, and as...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-17, 01:49 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Yeah, I find rollers are kind of a magnifying...

Yeah, I find rollers are kind of a magnifying glass for how tires feel. These Tufo's feel really slow, but when I put on my race wheels with Vittoria Pista EVO's they are so fast I can barely ride...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-17, 05:00 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Excellent, thanks Taras. I'll try them at 150 and...

Excellent, thanks Taras. I'll try them at 150 and report back. What did you run them at, and did you use the 24's or the 21's?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-17, 05:02 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

So I just mounted up a set of these Tufo S33 Pro...

So I just mounted up a set of these Tufo S33 Pro 24's. Some observations:

They are really wide, I measure them at just a hair over 25mm. I might opt for the 21mm's next time. They were also really...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-17-17, 09:25 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Great, thanks Taras! My next tire purchase then....

Great, thanks Taras! My next tire purchase then. I love cheap stuff!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-17-17, 05:44 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Taras, did you also ride the S33's that Sarals is...

Taras, did you also ride the S33's that Sarals is on? Those are the ones I'm interested as they come in 24mm and are dirt cheap. These would be for my training wheels which have Araya Golds, and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Sarals,could you share which model of Tufo's...

Sarals,could you share which model of Tufo's you're using? I'm thinking of getting some for my training wheels, but I've been wondering if they'd work on wood, thanks.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-31-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Ok there's two WR holders riding on fatties then!

Ok there's two WR holders riding on fatties then!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-31-17, 07:14 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Probably the same guy I'm talking about, a...

Probably the same guy I'm talking about, a certain bearded dude riding a LOOK too damn fast?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-31-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I've seen some guys using 25's on the track, and...

I've seen some guys using 25's on the track, and the Soyo's used in Japan are about that big, and have been the same for generations. Not saying it's better, but it is established. For myself, I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-21-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

If you'll scroll back a bit I had the same...

If you'll scroll back a bit I had the same question, though only for training. I'm using them now and they are fine, but when they were new they were slippery as **** when riding rollers, very scary....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-05-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Was aware of mold release compound, and I'd...

Was aware of mold release compound, and I'd scrubbed these down with a rag and alcohol. Never experienced the amount of slipping and sliding I experienced on rollers with these before, and I've...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Update on Conti Sprinter Gatorskins: They're now...

Update on Conti Sprinter Gatorskins: They're now working ok on rollers. I guess they just needed some time on the track to get scrubbed in, but dang, they skated around like they were made out of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-26-15, 09:13 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Thanks for this. Is this the S3 you speak of? ...

Thanks for this. Is this the S3 you speak of?
Tufo S3 Pro Track Tubular, TUBULARS ROAD/TRACK...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-26-15, 10:55 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

They have some that are pretty light, and a track...

They have some that are pretty light, and a track tire that's around $40. Curious.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-26-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

What about Tufo's? Does anyone use them? They...

What about Tufo's? Does anyone use them? They seem generally very inexpensive.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-30-15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Yeah, I mounted some Gatorskin sprinters up last...

Yeah, I mounted some Gatorskin sprinters up last week, and just rode them on rollers last night. They seemed either super slippery or super bouncy, can't really tell which, but the result was nearly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-29-15, 06:17 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Who has used Conti Sprinter Gatorskins?...

Who has used Conti Sprinter Gatorskins? Like/dislike? Still searching for the best affordable training tubular. Thanks
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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-15, 09:11 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I'm very sorry to hear this. When I was using...

I'm very sorry to hear this. When I was using them I was blown away by how nice they were. I hope this is just an isolated case of poor QC.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-13-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

They're not that precious. But they are...

They're not that precious. But they are race-only, and not your weekly local races. I've never had an issue and have only ridden on an indoor velodrome a handful of times. Use 'em, I bet you will...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-01-14, 11:52 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I'm curious about those too. I have heard bad...

I'm curious about those too. I have heard bad things, but I'd love for that to be wrong. The price is right.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-01-14, 11:39 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Nah, no need to go there. I've got some Vittoria...

Nah, no need to go there. I've got some Vittoria road tubies on my training wheels and they are great so far. They're the Corsa EVO CX's (just looked), and I found them on blow-out somewhere for ~$50...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-02-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

Anybody tried the Challenge track tire? Looks...

Anybody tried the Challenge track tire? Looks good on paper:
Challenge Pista 320 Track Tubular, TUBULARS...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-13, 10:22 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

As long as I'm ranting, some thoughts on the...

As long as I'm ranting, some thoughts on the Vittoria Evo Pista:

I think these are the best special event tires for the money. They are light, feel fast, and have been consistently high quality...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

And my take on Stehers: I'm relatively new...

And my take on Stehers:

I'm relatively new to them, but I've been through four in the past two years. Two of them developed spontaneous slow leaks that were not at the valve almost instantly....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-13, 06:37 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,725
Posted By Baby Puke

I have a 5 year old Veloflex Record that's been...

I have a 5 year old Veloflex Record that's been on three wheels. It's now my front track training tire and shows little sign of giving up the ghost soon. When I bought this tire, they only came in...
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