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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

No... give up the idea of replacing the whole...

No... give up the idea of replacing the whole tube and instead, just repair the hole.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Maybe: you all are almost convincing me to give...

Maybe: you all are almost convincing me to give up the idea.

Tires are 18-months or younger. Vittoria Corsa EVO-CX II's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Yeah, I know. But at ~$25 per tire, it still adds...

Yeah, I know. But at ~$25 per tire, it still adds up. That's why I'm looking to DIY. Plus, like learning new things. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Been awhile. Have a question: Where is a...

Been awhile. Have a question:

Where is a source for tubular base tape?

Meaning, the tape that covers the stitches. I have several tires I'd like to repair. Have the Velox repair kit, but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-12, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Took both tires into my LBS, spoke w/mechanic. He...

Took both tires into my LBS, spoke w/mechanic. He hadn't seen it before. But, ruled out rubbing brakepads: the pads are at least 5mm away from edge of tires. (A fellow rider thought it might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Here's my original (:eek: It seems to have...

Here's my original (:eek: It seems to have "healed" and is currently holding air! Perhaps Stan's NoTubes worked its magic over the past week?)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Here's a question for y'all: Within the last...

Here's a question for y'all:

Within the last 2 weeks, I've gotten 2 sidewall blowouts. The hole seems to appear right near where the tire rubber meets the casing, close to the edge of the rim. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Was this perhaps a bad tire, or is this generally...

Was this perhaps a bad tire, or is this generally true of them? I'd like to go tubular daily (love them), but I want to find a cheaper tire than what I currently use (Vittoria EVO-CX's I get for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Take the shoes off. Walk barefoot. :D (I did once...

Take the shoes off. Walk barefoot. :D (I did once after breaking my chain, about 5-miles from home.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Semi-related: Living in SoCal, the glue on my...

Semi-related: Living in SoCal, the glue on my spare tire appears to have dried out pretty good. I haven't gotten a flat (use the tubular wheels sparingly--race day only) and haven't needed to use the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 415,005
Posted By mkadam68

Hi--follow this thread when I can (sure I missed...

Hi--follow this thread when I can (sure I missed a few points here & there).

New to tubulars, looking to pick up some tires. These would be used exclusively for racing: criteriums mostly with a...
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