Chromeracer

Hello!

I'm after some help, I'm currently rebuilding a 70/80s Faggin frame and have a set of 80's Nisi Moncalieri Tubular wheels (Hole Count: 36/36h Axle Width: 100/120mm) with a Campy Nouvo Tipo hubset.

Can anyone help me with finding the right tyre size for these? I've looked on https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html but don't really get it. I'm thinking 700c x 23 should be ok??

Thanks for any advice or pointers...

rootboy 

Any 700c size tubular tire should work.
22 to 28 mm wide.

sss

The key designation being "tubular." Most of Sheldon Brown's write-up concerns clincher tires.

rootboy 

Oh, yes. And these days they have something called "tubular clinchers" I think, which is news to me.

aixaix 

1. What Rootboy said first.
2. Ignore what Rootboy said second. It is correct but will only confuse you.
3. Unlike clinchers, there is only one common diameter for tubulars. That is the 700c part. Width changes the ride and handling characteristics, but has nothing to do with fit on your rims.
4. Buy glue when you buy tires.
5. If you don't know what the glue is for, do some more research on tubular tires.

Hope this helps!

rootboy 

1. What Aixaix said. Nearly every tubular tire is 700c size, with a few pesky 24 inch thrown in to confuse things but those are scarce and odd ball.
Those Nisi rims are standard tubular rim width and will accept any width tubular tire well. 25 to 28 mm are my preference for comfort.

Chromeracer

Thanks aixaix, rootboy and sss! Great, exactly what I needed.

This is my first post here, such a good resource for novices like myself.

Cheers!

rootboy 

You know, Chromeracer ...we require pictures of your bike as a donation.

Chromeracer

Of course! The tyre glue is ''cooking'' overnight as I type. Photos to follow...

T-Mar

Actually, the 2nd most common tubular tire size is probably 650B.

Chromeracer

Hi all, thanks again for your help.

And here's payment:



Still needs a little fine tuning and the rear derailleur cabling needing cable-ties to keep it looped as it didn't fit snug into the cable loop on the frame (covered with the extra handlebar tape!) but all good. I'm super happy with my first build and am now addicted!!

rootboy 

Beauty Chromo. But I'm having a tough time grasping that derailleur cable thing. For what it's worth, that thing is about 3 to 4 times too long. If I may, it should look something more like this. In length anyway.

Zieleman

Pretty bike! Are you parking that thing on the streets of London? Please say no...

SJX426 

Or you may want to find a C&V Campagnolo housing:
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Chromeracer

Ah got it! Thanks for the tips rootboy and SJX426! I might look into the C&V cable as it's more likely to fit into the cable loop on my frame. My 888 cable was too tough and wouldn't curve easily but maybe shorter was the answer. I'm going to try it out and will let you know. And no, it's never going to be locked up outside! It'll probably sleep in the bed and I'll take the sofa!

rootboy 

Yeah, the real deal Campy one is the one to use. A bit tough to find but they're out there.