Clinches or tubs
09-07-14, 10:50 AM
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Clinches or tubs
Greets all
Building up my classic, I'm looking for Things onthe online sites, but there are very few older clincher rims available. The bike I just aquired has tubs on it, so I was wondering whether to spend the money on new tyres for them or keep looking for old rims to build. What do YOU ride on your classics?
Building up my classic, I'm looking for Things onthe online sites, but there are very few older clincher rims available. The bike I just aquired has tubs on it, so I was wondering whether to spend the money on new tyres for them or keep looking for old rims to build. What do YOU ride on your classics?
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09-07-14, 11:28 AM
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I love tubulars but have a pretty even mix of clinchers and tubulars. Depending on the wheels and the bike, a three for $50 "pair and spare" set of tubulars from yellow jersey may be worth it just to try out the tubulars scene. If you really want classic looking silver box section clinchers look ar Sun or Velo Orange rims. Depending on your skill level and budget complete wheels from VO may be the way to go.
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09-07-14, 12:16 PM
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Thanks BG. Skill level of what? Do you mean spannering and all the glueing, I've never used a set of tubs, but there's always YouTube 
. Thanks for the links, I'll look around closer to home. Quite tempted to try the record hubs and mavic hoops that came on the bike though!
. Thanks for the links, I'll look around closer to home. Quite tempted to try the record hubs and mavic hoops that came on the bike though!
09-07-14, 12:17 PM
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Patching a tube in a sew up involves, obviously, Sewing.. Sew-up lovers buy tires by the dozens then once they are down to their last spare ,
spend a day with the tools to mend all the punctures at the same time needle, thread, tube patches , re glue the basetape over the stitching etc.
spend a day with the tools to mend all the punctures at the same time needle, thread, tube patches , re glue the basetape over the stitching etc.
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Simply put and generally speaking, tubulars = great ride quality and maintenance mi$ery. Clinchers = pretty darn good ride quality and easy maintenance, with minor $.
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09-07-14, 02:53 PM
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So 60-80€ on a new set of tubulars sounds better than waiting for NOS classic hoops, plus the cost of spokes etc? Looks like I need to try them...
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What clinches?
What's tubs?
What's tubs?
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New Servizio Corsa $19.95 tubular tires at Yellow Jersey; Possibly The Best Value Tubular In America!
On this page are Servizio Corsa tubulars, three for $50.
I have been running them for about 3 years, out of 5, one developed a blister, had to toss it.
I have tried the clinchers, but prefer the tubulars--- good for more speed.
If you decide to use tubulars, it is most wise to mount 'tire savers'- they really protect the tire surface.
You can see the tire saver mounted to the center brake bolt in this photo.
At the bottom of the page click on Gluing Tubulars for instructions.
After reading this it is pretty simple- just use an entire tube of glue per wheel (30 grams).
On this page are Servizio Corsa tubulars, three for $50.
I have been running them for about 3 years, out of 5, one developed a blister, had to toss it.
I have tried the clinchers, but prefer the tubulars--- good for more speed.
If you decide to use tubulars, it is most wise to mount 'tire savers'- they really protect the tire surface.
You can see the tire saver mounted to the center brake bolt in this photo.
At the bottom of the page click on Gluing Tubulars for instructions.
After reading this it is pretty simple- just use an entire tube of glue per wheel (30 grams).
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09-08-14, 04:08 AM
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Wow, if they are that good, I'll have 6. Anyone fancy putting a packet in the post to France for me?
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I rarely am in a position to "choose" a rim/tire type, just using what comes on the bike.
This is a nice chance to get what you want, and it's a long-term decision, so choose well.
Given a choice, I would pick tubular rims and tires. I like the ride, and they do feel different.
There are great clincher rims and tires out there, and they're much easier to mount and maintain.
I just like tubulars. I like the look, I like the ride, and they feel more efficient, being glued to the rim.
Price-wise, the wheels are sometimes insanely cheap around here, due to the lack of interest.
Price-wise, the tires are more expensive, but the quality of the ride is generally worth it, to me.
The "down" side is the mounting, repair, and maintenance of tubulars, vs. clinchers.
I consider that part of the experience, and not part of the hassle. I use the mounting tape.
This is a nice chance to get what you want, and it's a long-term decision, so choose well.
Given a choice, I would pick tubular rims and tires. I like the ride, and they do feel different.
There are great clincher rims and tires out there, and they're much easier to mount and maintain.
I just like tubulars. I like the look, I like the ride, and they feel more efficient, being glued to the rim.
Price-wise, the wheels are sometimes insanely cheap around here, due to the lack of interest.
Price-wise, the tires are more expensive, but the quality of the ride is generally worth it, to me.
The "down" side is the mounting, repair, and maintenance of tubulars, vs. clinchers.
I consider that part of the experience, and not part of the hassle. I use the mounting tape.
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I just ordered these Vittoria Corsa Evo SC tubulars at what I regard as a great price on a high quality tubular.
2012 Vittoria Corsa EVO SC Tubular Tire 700x23 320 tpi [641740177302] - $58.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
2012 Vittoria Corsa EVO SC Tubular Tire 700x23 320 tpi [641740177302] - $58.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
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I just ordered these Vittoria Corsa Evo SC tubulars at what I regard as a great price on a high quality tubular.
2012 Vittoria Corsa EVO SC Tubular Tire 700x23 320 tpi [641740177302] - $58.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
2012 Vittoria Corsa EVO SC Tubular Tire 700x23 320 tpi [641740177302] - $58.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
That's a steal.
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