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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-26-21, 02:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Just to let you know the challenge has been...

Just to let you know the challenge has been potsponed to an undefined date because the organizer was too busy and didn't find the time to end what needed to be done.. Until the end of the week I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-18-21, 07:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

I'll try to go in further details about the...

I'll try to go in further details about the installation and how to avoid pinching. The video shown above is one of the most explicit on youtube but if you still struggle maybe you could follow the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Ok so the installation went flawless. What I...

Ok so the installation went flawless.

What I did:
followed this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Ft51fAPR8&t=200s
- deburr the edges of all the spoke holes
- went for 21mm Schwalbe...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Yep, latex demands caution and thin latex extra...

Yep, latex demands caution and thin latex extra caution indeed. As you said they are easy to distinguish from the tire thanks to their bright colors and if you carefully check that the tube isn't...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-21, 04:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Yep, light latex tubes are quite a hassle to...

Yep, light latex tubes are quite a hassle to install apparently. I have 3 latex tubes just in case but I'll take my time for sure. They're not cheap either. I had an hesitation with TPU tubes just to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-21, 03:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Did you pre-inflate the latex inner tube before...

Did you pre-inflate the latex inner tube before installation, just to make sure its shape fits the inside of the tire?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-21, 02:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Yes, I read some explode their latex tube while...

Yes, I read some explode their latex tube while inflating but I hope it won't happen while riding which would be extremely dangerous.. To me it really depends on the installation.

A few tips I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-21, 01:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Just a quick question: do you guys use tubeless...

Just a quick question: do you guys use tubeless tape to prepare the rim before installing latex tubes? is there anything special to do around the valve hole to avoid damaging the latex tube?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-10-21, 01:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Just a little feedback concerning weight savings....

Just a little feedback concerning weight savings. Setup with GP5000 + latex tubes will be exactly 400g lighter (in total) than the stock one, for the same tire width (25mm).
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-08-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

I will ride the same tires for training and...

I will ride the same tires for training and during the challenge. I just ordered a pair of GP5000 in 25mm width based on your feedbacks, with vredestein superlite latex tubes 🙂. Tires have a tan wall...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-08-21, 02:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Sure, I didn't plan to buy Bontrager tires again....

Sure, I didn't plan to buy Bontrager tires again. I mean they are fine for me (no reference as I said) but the feedbacks aren't amazing and the price difference with very good tires isn't crazy...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-07-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Yep, trial and error is the best way to learn :)....

Yep, trial and error is the best way to learn :). I like a snappy feeling bike but not twitchy/ insecure. Right now I have Bontrager R1 Hard case Lite mounted on the bike in 25mm. It's my first road...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-07-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

For what reason do you use 28mm GP5000 rather...

For what reason do you use 28mm GP5000 rather than 25 for example?

You don't use latex tubes because of the need of re-inflating them often compared with butyl or what would be the problem of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-07-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Thanks, I forgot to mention I have 2 bikes....

Thanks, I forgot to mention I have 2 bikes. Generally I use an other bike which is equipped with disc brakes when it rains and the Trek (rim brakes) when the weather is fine. I live in Belgium so the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-07-21, 04:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

The only clear downside about riding 28mm tires...

The only clear downside about riding 28mm tires (with the added weight) is not having the possibility to use fenders. These are only compatible with < or = 25mm tires on my bike based on Trek's...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-07-21, 03:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,982
Posted By Pulse_

Tire recommendation for a 150-200km challenge

Hello,

I'm looking for a tire for a 150 to 200km challenge. I'm training 3 times per week on shorter distances (50-100km) aswell. The bike is a TREK Domane AL2 which came equipped with 25mm tires...
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