Originally Posted by
thechemist
so just a climb. Have you considered not gluing your tubulars or maybe just one glue layer. Get a good shave early am or night before. take the padding out of your helmet.
no way on the glue. weight is super minimal and the quality of the glue job affects the way the tire rolls (i've measured via roller tests).
you're a data guy--i can tell you how to test tires sometime using a power meter, speed sensor and some rollers.
no padding in the helmet. hadn't thought of that one! it's not a USAC race, so i was thinking the other day i might not even have to wear a helmet. the non-USAC thing is why i can run one brake. bet the insurance of the event would specify helmets.
as for the shave...i'm not
that hairy.
