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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

I've been using a set for a year on my Waterford...

I've been using a set for a year on my Waterford and love them! They are worth every penny. got mine from critusa@aol.com Danny has them at a good price and free shipping.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

Apply a thin, even coat over all the basetape of...

Apply a thin, even coat over all the basetape of your pre-stretched spare.
Then allow it to dry to a tacky state, which only takes 45mins- 1 hr and fold as shown by Scott.
Do keep the stem cap on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

Nice shot of a properly folded spar Scott. ...

Nice shot of a properly folded spar Scott.

Also keep the spare in a bag so the protruded "ends" of the sidewall remained protected from the elements and from that ever so stylish Alfredo Binda...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

That's the technique I use. If your tire has been...

That's the technique I use. If your tire has been pre-stretched on an old rim dry then there should be no mess. Tubular glue is a contact cement so you need it somewhat dry and tacky on both the base...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

Dugast makes a silk but for velodrome only and it...

Dugast makes a silk but for velodrome only and it cost approx. $150/tire.
Modern Vittorias are not anywhere near the same quality as in the 80-90's and they are not handmade anymore.
Gerry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-07, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

I also have a set of the Araya Aero tubular rims....

I also have a set of the Araya Aero tubular rims. While they are a strong rim and like all aero rims, they are heavy and overly stff radially which makes for a harsher ride. On my next rebuild those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-07, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

Veloflex makes a line of tubular tires that look...

Veloflex makes a line of tubular tires that look period correct but are new. I would not trust 12 yr old tires.
CritUSA@aol.com has the best prices on them. Expect to pay about $70-75 per tire but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-07, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

If you email Tirealert.com they will tell you...

If you email Tirealert.com they will tell you where you can get the glue to reglue the basetape yourself. Gerry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-07, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

Yes but I'm an old fart who doesn't know how to...

Yes but I'm an old fart who doesn't know how to email that file. Sorry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-07, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

Glueing a stretched tire takes just a few minutes...

Glueing a stretched tire takes just a few minutes but centering the tires take me 3-4X longer!
Riding a good set of tubulars feels so good and rolls down a hill a few mph faster. I have tested this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

How far from perpendicular is it? More than 45...

How far from perpendicular is it? More than 45 degrees? If more, reglue. This won't help now but prior to the glue setting up you could have fixed this by lifting up small sections of the tire going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-07, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 416,956
Posted By GeraldChan

I haven't used Tubasti mastique in over a decade...

I haven't used Tubasti mastique in over a decade but I didn't notice any difference from the Conti. Both held my tires on tenaciously. I never rolled a tire.
RE a valve stem that is not...
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