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tcpasley GL330s are pretty light. I'm at 160 lb and I wrecked a pair in a couple of pot holes. I still have a pair on one of my regular riders and they have been fun but when they are banged up, I won't be looking to replace them with same. (I write this now but light wheels are a kick and who knows.) If I were you, I'd get a pair of Ambrosio Nemesis which are still available. I have Nemesis on one bike and have ridden them on multiple very rough events and they are like new. Mavic Tubular Open Pros are still around but we don't know what the future of Mavic will be. I don't think Velocity is making the Escapes anymore so replacement rims will be hard to come by and you may as well find a pair of GP4s which I have also ridden on the rough stuff and they are "bullet proof". In sum: Go new and go Ambrosio.
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Crossposting from the Mechanics sub so I'll try to keep from rambling: I was thinking of gluing on a pair of new (but older) Vittoria Pave tires that I haven't used for a few years.
Wanted to ask for opinions on whether they looked safe to ride on; the tread is free of cracks, but some stitching is exposed on the sidewalls--I took a couple pictures of the worst spots.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks!
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Wanted to ask for opinions on whether they looked safe to ride on; the tread is free of cracks, but some stitching is exposed on the sidewalls--I took a couple pictures of the worst spots.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks!
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Crossposting from the Mechanics sub so I'll try to keep from rambling: I was thinking of gluing on a pair of new (but older) Vittoria Pave tires that I haven't used for a few years.
Wanted to ask for opinions on whether they looked safe to ride on; the tread is free of cracks, but some stitching is exposed on the sidewalls--I took a couple pictures of the worst spots.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks!
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Wanted to ask for opinions on whether they looked safe to ride on; the tread is free of cracks, but some stitching is exposed on the sidewalls--I took a couple pictures of the worst spots.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks!
Picture 1
Picture 2
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dimethi My suggestion is to brush on a flexible water-resistant sealant such as Barge Cement which I use on my wide cyclocross tubulars to help protect the sidewalls.
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Open Pros have a synthetic casing. Pretty durable. I haven't used the tubulars but have ridden many of the clinchers until they were old, tired, flat attracters. Small casing issues aren't going to get you in trouble. Watch for a bulge. When you see that, either retire it or boot the casing. (The casing runs on both diagonals. The bulge means what one layer is shot and just the other is working. It will get you home fine.)
Those are good, reliable, dependable tires except - they love to pick up glass and sharp debris. Great n the wet but the wet accentuates the pickup. Down wet mountain roads I've never seen before with unknown pavement they are my first choice. One some roads closer to cities, my last choice.
I'd take 10:1 you never see that bulge riding it until it dies of other causes.
Edit: weeks later - I said Open Pro, Meant Pave as Diable Scott was quick to point out. (Open - clincher. I knew that! Pave; the great green rain tread, I knew that also.)
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Those are good, reliable, dependable tires except - they love to pick up glass and sharp debris. Great n the wet but the wet accentuates the pickup. Down wet mountain roads I've never seen before with unknown pavement they are my first choice. One some roads closer to cities, my last choice.
I'd take 10:1 you never see that bulge riding it until it dies of other causes.
Edit: weeks later - I said Open Pro, Meant Pave as Diable Scott was quick to point out. (Open - clincher. I knew that! Pave; the great green rain tread, I knew that also.)
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Them're the REALLY old Pave's.
The casing looks fine, the problem is that the protective layer over the casing is gone, so the casing will decompose earlier than expected.
I wouldn't hesitate to ride that tire but I'd keep a close eye on the exposed threads for fraying.
The casing looks fine, the problem is that the protective layer over the casing is gone, so the casing will decompose earlier than expected.
I wouldn't hesitate to ride that tire but I'd keep a close eye on the exposed threads for fraying.
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I removed an older tubular to add more glue. Base cloth strip was torn and came off. So, without considering it should be replaced I tossed the old cloth strip and glued tire directly to the rim. Tire is very tight.
Should I,
- Strip tire back off and glue on a replacement strip?
Ride it???
Should I,
- Strip tire back off and glue on a replacement strip?
Ride it???
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I removed an older tubular to add more glue. Base cloth strip was torn and came off. So, without considering it should be replaced I tossed the old cloth strip and glued tire directly to the rim. Tire is very tight.
Should I,
- Strip tire back off and glue on a replacement strip?
Ride ir??
Should I,
- Strip tire back off and glue on a replacement strip?
Ride ir??
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Guessing I'll need a new cloth base strip. Assuming I can just get a strip of cotton the width of the tire and cut to fit??
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I just tossed another Vitoria Rally. A while back, I got a deal on 3 25mm Rally. Bad luck, random chance, whatever--no more Rally tires for me. I was a Sprinter GS/ Competition user and then I spent my birthday $ on a pair of Vittoria Corsa Tubulars and was happy enough that I got some Rally for my vintage ride. Puncture city. On the Corsas and the Rally. I did enjoy the ease of mounting the Vittorias but I just ordered a pair of regular Sprinters and the third Rally that Stans has fixed for now will be my spare.
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I just tossed another Vitoria Rally. A while back, I got a deal on 3 25mm Rally. Bad luck, random chance, whatever--no more Rally tires for me. I was a Sprinter GS/ Competition user and then I spent my birthday $ on a pair of Vittoria Corsa Tubulars and was happy enough that I got some Rally for my vintage ride. Puncture city. On the Corsas and the Rally. I did enjoy the ease of mounting the Vittorias but I just ordered a pair of regular Sprinters and the third Rally that Stans has fixed for now will be my spare.
My experience as well- not worth bothering with.
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I'm not sure the front/rear differential is enough to cause problems, and most braking isn't of the panic stop variety. Seems to me that the softer "suspension" makes for more comfortable riding, especially over long distances.
Jan Heine is someone I think of as a tire pressure expert. In this post about braking, he said nothing about changing the way he approached tire pressures, so I presume he didn't deviate from his usual recommendations.
Jan Heine is someone I think of as a tire pressure expert. In this post about braking, he said nothing about changing the way he approached tire pressures, so I presume he didn't deviate from his usual recommendations.
It's been about 10 years since I went down the Berto "15% drop" rabbit hole, but pretty early on I decided that 45/55 was about as unbalanced as a road bike ought to be, especially if carrying a front load. Whenever possible, I discourage people from using the 40/60 option that is present on some tire pressure calculators.
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My wife arrived home from the north country, last evening. Bearing two Servicio Corse and one Challenge Elite, plus three record hubs. I have the rims and will begin spoke calculations shortly. Can tubulars simply live stretched over rims or is there a shelf life for that type of storage?
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I'm a little late to reply on this one, but JH has since clarified/walked-back past support for front tire pressures that were much lower than the rear: https://www.renehersecycles.com/myth...gher-pressure/
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I recently retrieved my old Vitus 979 with Vittoria sewups that had been sitting indoors away from UV for about 20 years. Amazingly, the tires look good, hold air well, and felt fine on a ride around the block. Then they went for a 10 mile ride while I waited for new tires to arrive, then another, then a 15 mile ride. These are flat rides with no high speeds. Even though the new tires arrived, I have repeatedly delayed making the change because it is not my main bike, and it rides as well as ever. 2 questions :
1. How risky do you think it is to keep using the tires for 10-15 mile flat rides at low speed ?
2. Once the tires are changed, and assuming they come off the rim in one piece, would you keep one of the existing tires as a spare?
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1. How risky do you think it is to keep using the tires for 10-15 mile flat rides at low speed ?
2. Once the tires are changed, and assuming they come off the rim in one piece, would you keep one of the existing tires as a spare?
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1. Low Risk
2. Yes
IME, old road tires can be very dry and loose their gripping power. Sudden changes in direction, even at slow speeds, could get exciting.
2. Yes
IME, old road tires can be very dry and loose their gripping power. Sudden changes in direction, even at slow speeds, could get exciting.
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Servizio Corse tires
I have had excellent use out of the Yellow Jersey sourced Taiwanese tubulars. My front has 1062 miles while the rear has 867. Tread is still good. I fix any punctures with a syringe of Stan’s that I carry with me and it works very well. Vittoria Pit Stop needs to go back to the drawing board...
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I trust removable valve cores? Or do you just use a needle-equipped syringe? I heard of that as a technique, but am not sure where you poke the tire, tread, casing or base tape?
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I have had excellent use out of the Yellow Jersey sourced Taiwanese tubulars. My front has 1062 miles while the rear has 867. Tread is still good. I fix any punctures with a syringe of Stan’s that I carry with me and it works very well. Vittoria Pit Stop needs to go back to the drawing board...
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I hadn't heard of the syringe method. But it makes sense. I am now awaiting tubular glue, from Amazon(the passenger airlines don't like to carry that stuff) while I source spokes and build wheels. I think Caffelatex is the closest I can come to Stan's in this part of the world. I was surprised at how easily they mounted to their rims, dry. Might be a good sign.
On the wheel tubular repair. Pics don't show.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...re-repair.html