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Old 07-17-06, 10:30 AM
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I found a nice dumpster bike with tubular rims, that needs a back tire repair (getting a new one).
I don't really know what I'm doing, though I understand the instructions in this thread. My concerns with glue are mess, time and my ultracheapness regarding the extra $5-7 for what seems like a lifetime supply tub of contact cement (I'm uncertain about my lifetime commitment to tubulars) .

Is Vellox double sided rim tape ok? http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A8071
On clinchers, I will generally always slow down to at least 30kph when doing a 90* turn into a single traffic lane. (3-5ft to 15 foot apex)
What speeds can you safely do with no adhesive whatsoever? with tape? -- any not obvious disadvantages to tape only?
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