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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

I now have Vittoria Corsa 700 x 30mm on my Miele....

I now have Vittoria Corsa 700 x 30mm on my Miele. They were scheduled for my Batavus but the rear rubbed against the brake so now they reside on the Miele. Mounted on an NOS set of Mavic GP4s.

At...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Excel Sports has had some fine deals recently. ...

Excel Sports has had some fine deals recently.

https://www.excelsports.com/vittoria-corsa-g2-0-tubular-road-tire

I got Continentals Competitions for the same price in the fall, $96 for 2
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

https://www.excelsports.com/vittoria-corsa-g2-0-tu...

https://www.excelsports.com/vittoria-corsa-g2-0-tubular-road-tire

Vittoria (https://www.excelsports.com/brand/Vittoria)Corsa G2.0 Tubular Road TireOn for $48.00
Was $129.99...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

obrentharris and pastorbobnlnh Thank you....

obrentharris and pastorbobnlnh

Thank you. I was just about to post the question
"How long is too long for tubulars to sit with sealant?"

In late August I installed brand new Continental...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Tape versus glue is a personal choice. Both seem...

Tape versus glue is a personal choice. Both seem to work perfectly.

Some people hate gluing due to getting it on side walls or arm hair. Personally, I liked gluing. The problem is I'd glue one,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Glue hardened a bit in the can. I had been...

Glue hardened a bit in the can.

I had been pre stretching a set of tires for three days and went just now to glue first coat.

Glue isn't hard but it's not going on the brush.
I remember years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

The above listed Sprinters on Amazon are now $70...

The above listed Sprinters on Amazon are now $70 each.

Huger deal when you posted so probably a listing error.

Next time please post the link so we can all feast!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Sometimes you see tubulars advertised as "27 x...

Sometimes you see tubulars advertised as "27 x 1". I have some in my garage still in boxes, made by Continental. have no idea why that was done. But, as Classtime points out your rims have to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Thank you to smontanaro as I now have some glue...

Thank you to smontanaro as I now have some glue (or will by late next week....:D)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Does anyone know where I can get a can of glue,...

Does anyone know where I can get a can of glue, Continental, Vittoria, don't care which? I'm seeing cans out of stock everywhere. I only see the little tubes and the littles tubes are selling for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Quick questions on Vittoria Corsa Control G2 vs...

Quick questions on Vittoria Corsa Control G2 vs Vittoria Corsa Control G2+ Isotech

Does anyone ride these? I see both available on sale and 30mm should make for a nice ride vs 25s or narrower.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

28 inch tires are German-speak for 700 ...

28 inch tires are German-speak for 700

example: Continental Tubular Sonderklasse Tubular 28 inch Road Tyre 28 x 23mm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

I know this isn't the Craigslist deals thread but...

I know this isn't the Craigslist deals thread but if these tires were made in 28's I have just bought them myself at 2 for $100

Unknown size so will require buyer to contact seller and see what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Thanks all! Have one NOS GPS 4 is sight...

Thanks all!

Have one NOS GPS 4 is sight (well in Toronto anyway), another fellow selling bike stuff on FB told me he gave away 3 40 hole rims as no one wanted them! He might be able to get one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

DiabloScott Link?? I agree $150 a piece is...

DiabloScott Link??

I agree $150 a piece is high but since there is a very very limited marked seller might be open to offers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Help me as I am not having fun riding...

Help me as I am not having fun riding clinchers!!!

I have been riding with tubulars and being a big lad, I kept having to get them trued Any bump and spokes would loosen and back they'd go. Ye...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Not sure if you've seen these, or can even ride...

Not sure if you've seen these, or can even ride them - I can't ride them as I need a wider tire


​​​​https://www.excelsports.com/vittoria-corsa-cx-iii-tubular-tire

​​​​​​VITTORIA CORSA CX III...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Ben Thanks for input. Should've said I want...

Ben

Thanks for input. Should've said I want to keep tire clean to protect glue as well as keep dirt off which might interfere with a good tire/rim seal.

I saw a post somewhere where the tubular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

As I venture further afield on tubulars the...

As I venture further afield on tubulars the reality is that sooner or later I'll be switching out a tire. I priced a "real" tubular holder on the 'Bay and no way I'm eating $49 + shipping.

Any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Guessing I'll need a new cloth base strip....

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??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

I removed an older tubular to add more glue. Base...

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....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Classtime I found the leak. On either side of the...

Classtime I found the leak. On either side of the valve. Probably tore tube when the wheel twisted but the valve stayed still in the hole.

I'm seeing bertinjim to see if he can magically repair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

obrentharris seedsbelize gaucho777 Thank...

obrentharris seedsbelize gaucho777

Thank you all.

I ignored good advise to get checked out at Emerg and went home where I posted then promptly fell asleep. Got up and now can hardly walk....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Brand new set of Gatorskins. Glued two nights...

Brand new set of Gatorskins. Glued two nights ago. Test drive yesterday. Forget JRA, these are JFA for just floating along.

Up today early to beat heat. 35km along and rough paving. Realize front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Im good now. Have a set in visiting ye locale...

Im good now. Have a set in visiting ye locale mechanic for trueing and will have first coat on tonight (worst case tomorrow), 2nd coat tomorrow night or Sunday morning then mounted to sit for 24 hrs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

DiabloScott Thank you!!

DiabloScott

Thank you!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Tubular questions - Rim strips/base tape? ...

Tubular questions - Rim strips/base tape?


I was just about to mount my first set of Tubulars. Got the Mastik ready, Tubulars pre-stretched on the rims. Was just about to start sanding when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Bumping to ask about that CX-10 tape. Note on...

Bumping to ask about that CX-10 tape.
Note on the website said the tape is used to fill in over glue to ensure full adhesion. Is that just a cya example or should it only be used with glue??
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Was planning on trying to set up tubulars this...

Was planning on trying to set up tubulars this week.

Problem, I can't find anyone with Tubular glue locally. Was going to try grabbing one of the large cans I see which are the equivalent of 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

jimmuller - tires are old but have no nicks or...

jimmuller - tires are old but have no nicks or cuts. Previous owner had rebuilt hubs a year ago and then hardly ridden. Was thinking that besides aesthetics it would give me a cheaper chance to learn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Won't fill holes then but assuming not worth...

Won't fill holes then but assuming not worth effort transferring tire from one rim to another?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Also rims were previously glued and most spoke...

Also rims were previously glued and most spoke holes had been filled with a clear silicone type substance (to ensure they are sealed?). What can I use to fill the holes? I cleaned the rim surfaces...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,800
Posted By WGB

Just got 5 tubular rims , two sets and a spare...

Just got 5 tubular rims , two sets and a spare for $20 total. This will be my first attempt at tubulars.

One set of Campagnolo Record rims has mismatched tires, red and black. Only one of the...
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