Originally Posted by DiabloScott (Post 21528951)

definitely on my short list of possibles... true to size?

Originally Posted by CV-6 (Post 21528762)

$16 each for new base tape. If you spring for that, you may as well spend another $20 to get the tubes replaced. Personally, I would buy new tires.

Originally Posted by CV-6 (Post 21529318)

Two sets. 26.5 and 27.1mm

Originally Posted by DiabloScott (Post 21528951)

definitely on my short list of possibles... true to size?

Originally Posted by 79pmooney (Post 21528100)

Also, keep your eyes and ears open to what tires (and to a lesser extent rims) mount easiest, This isn't like clinchers where too easy and you risk blow-offs. Once the glue is set, tightness doesn't matter.

I was just thinking that you could have a slightly smaller "rim" (maybe a clincher 26" rim). cut it in half, hand the tire from the top half hung on a hook, fit the bottom half onto the bottom of th etubular, and hand a (say 15#) weight from it. Let it sit in a dark closet a few months.

Caution, the above has had all the rational thought and review that was left over in my little brain while being primarily occupied with typing. But pre-stretching tubulars has been done for probably more than the past century, Not a new or untested. concept

Ben

Originally Posted by DiabloScott (Post 21528951)

definitely on my short list of possibles... true to size?

Originally Posted by L134 (Post 21530083)

Best I can tell from Veloflex site, Vlaanderens are no longer in production. 🙁

Originally Posted by CV-6 (Post 21530623)

I believe you are correct. Which explains some of the really good prices in the last few months. Check around and you may find some. Lordgun.com had some as I am writing this.

Originally Posted by L134 (Post 21530083)

Best I can tell from Veloflex site, Vlaanderens are no longer in production. 🙁

Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 21530763)

Is there an obvious replacement? The only one I see which might be a replacement is the Pro Tour 28mm.

Originally Posted by squirtdad (Post 21530871)

I'm one of those guys who read instructions.....but Vittoria has confused me. on my new can of mastik it says put a coat on the rim and on the tire tape and then wait a day, putting another coat on the rim only, wait 3 to 5 minutes and mount the tire. the instructions that came with my vittoria tires say put glue on the tire and wait 30 to 60 minutes Then put glue on the rim and mount the tire. fairly different only consistent instruction is to wait 24hours before riding

thoughts and/or what have you done?

Originally Posted by squirtdad (Post 21530871)

... only consistent instruction is to wait 24hours before riding

thoughts and/or what have you done?

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 21530032)

Thanks for all the tips, whether directed at me or not. I would prefer to find tires in Mexico, even at half again the price. I am so far unable to find Vlaanderens. I have an inquiry in to an Ebay seller as to shipping here. Is Ebay a safe place to shop these days?

Originally Posted by L134 (Post 21530769)

That was my conclusion. I just ordered 4 direct. I hope I'm not disappointed.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 21531829)

In my long affair with convincing myself that I want to try tubulars, I read an account by someone who said (s)he buys one nice tire per year. That felt like the way to go. For myself, I have almost convinced myself to start out with Yellow Jersey's 3/$50, just to see if I like the platform. Then if I like the platform, I can move forward with nicer tires. If I don't, I don't have hundreds of dollars invested.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 21531829)

In my long affair with convincing myself that I want to try tubulars, I read an account by someone who said (s)he buys one nice tire per year. That felt like the way to go. For myself, I have almost convinced myself to start out with Yellow Jersey's 3/$50, just to see if I like the platform. Then if I like the platform, I can move forward with nicer tires. If I don't, I don't have hundreds of dollars invested.

Originally Posted by squirtdad (Post 21532315)

consider this option........https://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-t.../11561655.html i have them on my 84 team miyata and the ride is super (and they have removable valves so you can use seallant) and they are 25s why you ask did i not get repeat on my recent purchase.....didn't find them in a 27/28 (but since then is seem like the do make them in 27