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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-27-18, 11:24 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

The trick to gluing Contis with cotton base tape...

The trick to gluing Contis with cotton base tape is to wet the base tape with water and stretch them overnight on your wheels. The tape will stay stretched and they'll be much less of a mess to put...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

I used the Evo Pistas as my primary racing tire...

I used the Evo Pistas as my primary racing tire there for several years of doing basically every race there (primarily mass start, including Madison) and they're great tires. They handle well and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-17, 11:57 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

Here's the same valve extender used in a tubular...

Here's the same valve extender used in a tubular where the core comes out from the top. It turns out that that tire is also a Vittoria, so Vittoria uses both arrangements. Conti uses this...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

If the base tape is still secure on the casing,...

If the base tape is still secure on the casing, it's probably fine to reglue them. You could probably even reglue the base tape if it's peeling a little. As long as the casing isn't frayed, it's...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

If they're reasonably comparable pressure and...

If they're reasonably comparable pressure and reasonably round, it's probably worth a shot. If they're 35 psi mtb tires you're not going to benefit. If you can borrow a set or know someone who has...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-04-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

Wider tires (or larger diameter wheels) with all...

Wider tires (or larger diameter wheels) with all else held the same will have less rolling resistance even on a smooth surface because the tire has to flex less. The flexing of the contact patch is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-14, 09:44 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

A little late because I don't check in here so...

A little late because I don't check in here so often anymore, but in case you haven't been there yet...

There's a summary of the accelerated class at the bottom of this page...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

In response to the question about whether you can...

In response to the question about whether you can put nitrogen or helium in tires in the now closed thread (I read through this one and didn't see it addressed):

Yes, you can put nitrogen and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

I've never used the tape- I generally use...

I've never used the tape- I generally use Vittoria Mastik 1.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-13, 05:23 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

IIRC those were supposed to replace the Rubino...

IIRC those were supposed to replace the Rubino Pros in the product line, but they ended up keeping both.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-13, 04:25 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 185,277
Posted By bitingduck

Cool - thanks for putting this together. ...

Cool - thanks for putting this together.

Various comments:
- Evo Pistas - they're great tires, but aren't super durable. When I was racing a lot I'd go through three sets per season, and I was...
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