Totally Tubular
10-19-20, 01:37 PM
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I can squeeze two 25mm Gatorskins in my Jandd but then I need a place for sealant and a couple tools. So on a ride where I want two spares, I use my Acorn Medium which is a bottomless pit.
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10-19-20, 01:40 PM
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I have a problem similar to RobbieTunes, but no deep carbon rims are involved. I have a pair of Clement Futurα tires mounted to some AVA rims. The rims are shallow box rims, but, Jiminy Crickets (avoiding BF censors here - you know how I really want to express myself) the valve stems are the shortest I've ever encountered. I can pump the tires with my Zefal HP (locking chuck) but not with the Silca chuck on my Park floor pump (relies on the full engagement possible with a longer stem). I know I should probably just spring for a new locking chuck (Hirame?) but the current chuck also rather clumsily does schrader when I need it.
Unless I've gone completely blind, I believe these tires have removable valve cores. What are the shortest valve stem extenders I can get?
Unless I've gone completely blind, I believe these tires have removable valve cores. What are the shortest valve stem extenders I can get?
These are the shortest that I've come across:
https://worldclasscycles.com/product...lve-extenders/
10-19-20, 02:49 PM
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Ah! a proper fold!
Is that tread good in the wet? I did my first open (real/non-club) race in pouring rain on orange thread Vittoria cottons. Interesting! Good thing was it was a long race, no corners and quite literally dampened by the weather.
Is that tread good in the wet? I did my first open (real/non-club) race in pouring rain on orange thread Vittoria cottons. Interesting! Good thing was it was a long race, no corners and quite literally dampened by the weather.
10-20-20, 03:50 AM
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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
Didn’t mount the pair of clincher Conti5000s, which I hope I like as much as the Vittoria Corsa G+ somethingorother.
Didn’t mount the pair of clincher Conti5000s, which I hope I like as much as the Vittoria Corsa G+ somethingorother.
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10-20-20, 05:53 AM
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10-21-20, 02:45 PM
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No. I think not.
I just bought 2 great bags that @jamesdak recommended on the Vintage Carbon thread. Holds 2 tubs plus tools. Appears to be the angle of the dangle. I used it this weekend, plenty of room.
10-21-20, 04:10 PM
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Which Continental comes in a 23?
Gatorskins are pretty bulky. Competitions take up less room but then on a normal road ride I wouldn’t carry two tires anyway. But if I want two spares —think Eroica or BWR—I’ll use a bigger saddle bag.
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10-21-20, 04:53 PM
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Nag, Nag, Nag. But yer right....
BTW, will be in Manchester this weekend. I think we're riding 51 on Saturday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BTW, will be in Manchester this weekend. I think we're riding 51 on Saturday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
10-21-20, 06:40 PM
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This is the totally tubular thread and there are two 22mm Sprinter Gatorskins in this Tufo Branded Jandd bag. My 25s are mounted.
Which Continental comes in a 23? Gatorskins are pretty bulky. Competitions take up less room but then on a normal road ride I wouldn’t carry two tires anyway. But if I want two spares —think Eroica or BWR—I’ll use a bigger saddle bag.
Which Continental comes in a 23? Gatorskins are pretty bulky. Competitions take up less room but then on a normal road ride I wouldn’t carry two tires anyway. But if I want two spares —think Eroica or BWR—I’ll use a bigger saddle bag.
10-21-20, 06:41 PM
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Nag, Nag, Nag. But yer right....
BTW, will be in Manchester this weekend. I think we're riding 51 on Saturday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BTW, will be in Manchester this weekend. I think we're riding 51 on Saturday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
10-22-20, 02:22 PM
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Nag, Nag, Nag. But yer right....
BTW, will be in Manchester this weekend. I think we're riding 51 on Saturday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BTW, will be in Manchester this weekend. I think we're riding 51 on Saturday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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10-22-20, 03:33 PM
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Me too--- but I might try to copy it in leather and size it to fit my average seat post reveal. Great idea and the bottle holder could double as a space to carry additional items when extra fluids are not needed.
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11-21-20, 02:03 PM
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What's this tubular glue/tape?
Shifting gears a bit, but still on the tubular tire topic... I purchased a pair of used Dugast cyclocross tubulars at the last Brazen Dropouts swap meet. One tire had some issues with the sewing of the casing (tearing). I got around to fixing that the other day and am now thinking about mounting them on some bike (most likely whatever they will fit). Unfortunately, they have a new-to-me glue reside of some sort. It kind of looks like snot from a bad cold and has the consistency of that adhesive used to affix gift cards at the checkout counter to the cardboard backing - very rubbery, doesn't stick to your fingers. What is it? Is it tubular tape residue or some other type of tubular (or other) glue? Should I attempt to remove all/most of it before gluing the tire to the rim with Vittoria Mastik One? Is it possible something Dugast applied to their tires (I suspect not)?
11-21-20, 06:07 PM
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11-21-20, 06:45 PM
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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 they absolutely disappear beneath my almost 190 pounds.
Punlic Service Announcement - checking Spesh for a sale price to replace, I found their tubular cyclocross seem to be on sale. Timely?
Punlic Service Announcement - checking Spesh for a sale price to replace, I found their tubular cyclocross seem to be on sale. Timely?
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11-27-20, 08:43 PM
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Hi,
Anyone have a 700c to match the 650c I picked up? I need to make a pair...I now am looking for a (700c) in decent condition.... got one you want to part with.
Yeah, it's orange....Any help much appreciated!
Best, Ben
Anyone have a 700c to match the 650c I picked up? I need to make a pair...I now am looking for a (700c) in decent condition.... got one you want to part with.
Yeah, it's orange....Any help much appreciated!
Best, Ben
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11-28-20, 09:29 PM
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Edit - oops, it was a Michelin.
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11-29-20, 08:57 AM
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11-30-20, 05:08 PM
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11-30-20, 06:36 PM
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OK. I get it now. You found a front 650c tire and wheel and your LOOKING FOR a 700c tire for the rear that matches in every way but diameter.
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11-30-20, 06:47 PM
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