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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

Not sure if the present Rallys are the same or...

Not sure if the present Rallys are the same or similar to the older ones.
I'm sure they are cotton cased and IIRC, have tpi count that is not bad. They incorporate a kevlar belt for flat resistance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-19, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

Steel Dremel brush tips will NOT hurt dark...

Steel Dremel brush tips will NOT hurt dark anodized rims. Been using such for some years now to remove hard old glue on my dark anodized rims with no problem. Yes, you can hurt your dark anodized rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

As always mentioned in this thread, Vittoria...

As always mentioned in this thread, Vittoria Rallys are at best. Just an "introductory" tubular tire for people that just want to try out tubs for a first time to get a sort of idea how the ride on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

Cheapies are good to just start with and get used...

Cheapies are good to just start with and get used to mounting tubs on rims and have an idea what the difference in ride is between most clinchers and tubs. But after graduating to higher quality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-18, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

Latex rubber usually get that dark, shiny look...

Latex rubber usually get that dark, shiny look when they dry out. That is how most hoods look when they start to dry out and get hard. I would say that is usually not a good sign if you see it on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

The Vittoria Corsas I got are 23s and have tan...

The Vittoria Corsas I got are 23s and have tan sodewalls to boot. My LBS did have to look around a bit to find them..They did suggest going with 25s instead, but I wanted to make sure that I can use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-18, 03:36 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

The paper labels do say "G+" and "Graphene"I...

The paper labels do say "G+" and "Graphene"I don't remember if it was on the sidewall though...
The shop owner and a customer noted to me that the Graphene seems to extend tire life and that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-18, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

Just tried out the Vittoria Corsa tubs I picked...

Just tried out the Vittoria Corsa tubs I picked up this weekend.
All I can say is WOW!!
As the LBS owner told me, they ride really really nice and fast! It feels like day and night compared to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,988
Posted By Chombi1

If you ever hear faint froggy croaking or...

If you ever hear faint froggy croaking or squeaking coming from you newly glued on tub while riding,.....you missed a spot.....
Don't think the tire will roll off, but dang!, it can get irritating...
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