LBS Cost to glue tubulars?
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LBS Cost to glue tubulars?
I haven't done this in a few years, but was a little surprised that my LBS is charging $60/wheel to glue up new tubulars.
Two new Donnelly PDX tires @ $129.99/ea + $120 for glue job = $380.
Throw on a new cassette and tax and I'm looking at $525 to get a 5 year old alloy tubular wheelset ready for race day.
I'm not complaining, it seems like a nasty job and not something I really trust myself to do correctly, but I am curious about how much others are paying?
Two new Donnelly PDX tires @ $129.99/ea + $120 for glue job = $380.
Throw on a new cassette and tax and I'm looking at $525 to get a 5 year old alloy tubular wheelset ready for race day.
I'm not complaining, it seems like a nasty job and not something I really trust myself to do correctly, but I am curious about how much others are paying?
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FWIW the minimum cost to do a set of wheels just in terms of materials for a DIYer is ~$50. This will be enough to glue 5 sets or so or 1 set for the season, so the cost isn't that outrageous.
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I haven't done this in a few years, but was a little surprised that my LBS is charging $60/wheel to glue up new tubulars.
Two new Donnelly PDX tires @ $129.99/ea + $120 for glue job = $380.
Throw on a new cassette and tax and I'm looking at $525 to get a 5 year old alloy tubular wheelset ready for race day.
I'm not complaining, it seems like a nasty job and not something I really trust myself to do correctly, but I am curious about how much others are paying?
Two new Donnelly PDX tires @ $129.99/ea + $120 for glue job = $380.
Throw on a new cassette and tax and I'm looking at $525 to get a 5 year old alloy tubular wheelset ready for race day.
I'm not complaining, it seems like a nasty job and not something I really trust myself to do correctly, but I am curious about how much others are paying?