Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Are most track rims tubular or clincher?

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trackfresh
07-25-04, 01:10 AM
I was wondering about upgrading my tires. I have no idea about how to tell which they are. What is the rule about gluing track tires? I'm nervous I'm gonna get a.) overcharged or b.) mess things up myself then get overcharged.

jitensha!
07-25-04, 12:06 PM
why are you getting tubulars? if it's for a street bike, don't bother. stick with clinchers... there's really no such thing as a "track" rim... most trackies use tubulars at the 'drome, but they're too fragile for the street, IMO.
isotopesope
07-26-04, 10:16 AM
if you're going to install tubulars i would recommend that tufos tubular rim tape. it is super easy to use. waaay better than the glue. you just install the tape on the rim, remove the other backing, get it wet, install the tire, inflate. bing! eyebrows. the water allows you to move the tire around to a good position before the glue really takes hold. once you inflate the tire, the pressure squeegees (sp?) the water out.

peligro
07-26-04, 11:34 AM
Uh, deflate the tire and pull. If its glued on, its a tubular:)
skitbraviking
07-26-04, 02:24 PM
just buy some freakin' tires
crustedfish
07-26-04, 04:00 PM
yo trackfresh... for all questions, google it first.
Mr. Shadow
07-26-04, 06:14 PM
tubulars are no harder to mount than clinchers after a little practice.
tubulars tire/rim combos can be lighter than clincher's which require a different kind of rim.
they ride great, but cost more money...clinchers are more common and require tubes and rim strips.
i have an assortment of mavic gel280's and gl330 wheelsets, plus a carbon fiber zipp tri spoke set
they have all made it onto real roads on fixed-geared bikes that i've had built for me.
a true track wheel has no brake surface and is designed for a smooth surface.