Well... a few (somewhat) younger folks still riding them, I should hope, self
included!
I’ve ridden tubulars off and on for ~25 years now, mostly 22 mm road tires. In
the last 3-4 years, I’ve been really enjoying 32 mm Vittoria XN, intended for
dry hardpack cross courses, riding them on a mix
> Re: association of tubulars with "roadies." These days I don't know what a
> typical tubular rider would be except perhaps a >
> professional racer.
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Hi, All,
Old. Tubular users are all old because nobody younger than I am (50's) learned
to use them and stuck with them l
I just saw this. Some very experienced recreational -- ie, non-pro, but the
sort who do PBP and other brevets -- say that tubulars are simply more
cushioning at a given width than equivalent wired-ons. Some also say that
they are, all equal, faster. Tubular are certainly -- all equal -- lighter.
Th
Replacing tube from sheldon brown:
Tube Replacement
To replace the entire tube, open the tire on one side of the stem, the side
that seems to be easier to re-sew after the repair. Open about eight to ten cm
the usual way, so that the old tube can be pulled out by the stem. Cut the tube
and att
Thank you Bill. I'm gradually absorbing tubular lore and data and, though
my Libertas project is far enough in the future that it's not visible to
the naked eye, I've been tempted to push "buy" for several recent list
posts (boblist, I think) for old tubular wheelsets. But another person on
this li
Hi Max -
Never used TireAlert. Interesting they offer tube replacement, but no
patching. Lots more sewing to replace a tube.
I don't understand how using basetape instead of glue is cheating. IMHO,
the only criteria is whether the adhesive on the basetape or glue holds the
tire to the rim - wi
They have been with us for well over a century. No reason to think that they're
going away too quickly. Right now, they are lighter, less expensive, as
durable, and as easy to live with as clinchers. They do require a different
skillset that requires some practice/training.
I haven't had to pu
On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 6:17:23 PM UTC-7, ted wrote:
>
> Re: association of tubulars with "roadies"
>
. These days I don't know what a typical tubular rider would be except
> perhaps a professional racer.
>
Another reason some people are willing to ride tubular tires is because of
carb
On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1:59:54 PM UTC+8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I've always been fascinated by roadies hardcore enough to ride tubulars
> and doing the patching/sewing job on flats. I don't have a clue how they do
> it, but it's cool!
Joe, it's actually not that hard. The patching part
Patrick, lots of questions, may I answer below?
On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 6:07:39 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Bill L, that's a nice Roadeo, even nicer with the new wheels. Bill S,
> thanks for these apercus, and I welcome your enthusiasm; *I* think
> *exalte's* are *nice* people!
>
Ted: As I said in an earlier post, my Libertas + tubular wheel project is
scheduled for 2021, if I and the world last that long, but I'd be
interested in seeing a photo of and hearing your price for your tubular
wheelset -- if you'll consider shipping them. If the price is low, I might
be intereste
Re: association of tubulars with "roadies"
I guess really the association should be with "racers" though I think some
folks use of the term "roadie" implies a MCFRB riding racer wana be. Back
in the day high performance meant tubulars, but mostly only racers or racer
wana bees bothered with them
Bill L, that's a nice Roadeo, even nicer with the new wheels. Bill S,
thanks for these apercus, and I welcome your enthusiasm; *I* think
*exalte's* are *nice* people!
It won't be this year, since the very long-maturing 3-speed road bike
project is now under way and my money and time will be spent
Also being a Bill, I’ll volunteer my answer to Ted’s question. I have two sets
of the Vlaanderen tires, each set with about 1800 miles times 4 gives me about
7200 tire miles? I have had one puncture too large for sealant -glass cut. The
tire was at about the rated mileage limit and well worn b
Ted asked if Veloflex Vlaanderen tires have latex tubes. Yes, they do.
Ted asked if I am cutting em open and patching when I get flats.
I've only ridden them 36 miles, one ride, and have had zero flats. At the
rate of zero flats per 36 miles, I'll never get a flat! haha.
My roadside repa
When I was a poor student and building a bike, I scored a great deal on a
wheelset via wreck.bikes Usenet group. $60. Turned out it was tubular. 🤣 I read
Jobst’s instructions on patching them (he was still active on the tech forum!),
then put out a plea for used / punctured sewups. I got 4 of th
I've always been fascinated by roadies hardcore enough to ride tubulars and
doing the patching/sewing job on flats. I don't have a clue how they do it, but
it's cool!
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So Bill, are those latex tubbed, and are you cutting em open and patching when
you get flats?
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Yes but roadies are fools. The best moderate width tires give a nice ride but
I’ve never ridden a 23mm clincher that rides near as well as a good hand made
racing sew up. Never got a pinch flat on a sew up either.
I think the European pros still race on tubulars. Of course their employers pay
fo
I love the Veloflex Vlaanderen! At 27mm, IMO, they ride better than a 38mm,
“supple” clincher. I’m an old fart, flat phobe who had always been intimidated
by sew-ups. I finally decided I had to try them before I died and am I glad I
did. I’m not an experience sew-up retrogrouch. I’m brand n
Vittoria Corsa Speed G+ Tubular Tire | R&A Cycles
Cross section of a tubular (aka "sew-up") tire. Note tube in green.
On 4/24/20 9:00 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
Bill, does tubular mean tubeless? If so, do the #RivSisters get to feel the
tiniest swell of pride for maybe-possibly-theo
Leah
No, tubular does not mean tubeless.
Tubulars, aka 'sewups', have the tire and tube sewn together as a single
unit. It is glued onto a special rim made for the purpose. Tubulars are
considered racing tires, and are considered kind of old school. Everything
that isn't a tubular is call
Bill, does tubular mean tubeless? If so, do the #RivSisters get to feel the
tiniest swell of pride for maybe-possibly-theoretically influencing you, a
resident Riv expert? I think we’re up to 3 or 4 of us women making the tubeless
conversion in the last couple of weeks. I’m joking about our infl
That bike just looks fast, Bill.
Dan
> On Apr 24, 2020, at 4:08 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>
> A few things came together and prompted me to build up a tubular wheelset for
> my Roadeo. The rims are vintage MAVIC GL330s, and the tires are super sweet
> Veloflex Vlaanderen which measure a tr
A few things came together and prompted me to build up a tubular wheelset
for my Roadeo. The rims are vintage MAVIC GL330s, and the tires are super
sweet Veloflex Vlaanderen which measure a true 27mm. Now my Roadeo tips
the scales at a legit <20 lbs. I am keeping my clincher wheelset as well,
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