Any good Tubulars for skidding?
07-15-06, 09:23 PM
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Any good Tubulars for skidding?
anyone know of a good tubular tire that would withstand frequent skidds? I live in an area where there are steep downhills so skiddings a must. Whats the thickest tubular out there?
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Originally Posted by sweetbike
I live in an area where there are steep downhills
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Not so sure about that one...
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a tubie tire is like 50$ and a pain in the as$. spend 60$ and relace your rear wheel as a clincher. don't be dumb.
Originally Posted by sweetbike
anyone know of a good tubular tire that would withstand frequent skidds? I live in an area where there are steep downhills so skiddings a must. Whats the thickest tubular out there?
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Originally Posted by sweetbike
anyone know of a good tubular tire that would withstand frequent skidds? I live in an area where there are steep downhills so skiddings a must. Whats the thickest tubular out there?
07-15-06, 11:02 PM
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how did you get a fixed back wheel that a tubular?
What did the lbs say when you said you were riding fixed gear and you wanted a tubular.
Secondingly if you ride in an area of lots of downhills you rotate what brake you're using so as to not heat up the rims excessively. Again (i hate myself for saying this) watch the descents in the tdf, they descend faster than anyone else and you dont see tubulars exploding or rolling off the rims
What did the lbs say when you said you were riding fixed gear and you wanted a tubular.
Secondingly if you ride in an area of lots of downhills you rotate what brake you're using so as to not heat up the rims excessively. Again (i hate myself for saying this) watch the descents in the tdf, they descend faster than anyone else and you dont see tubulars exploding or rolling off the rims
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Originally Posted by sweetbike
anyone know of a good tubular tire that would withstand frequent skidds? I live in an area where there are steep downhills so skiddings a must. Whats the thickest tubular out there?
07-16-06, 09:21 AM
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Whats with the tubie hate? You can change one on the road. Theres a sticky in the classics and vintage forum that has good advice on tires.
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I've known folk that rode/worked with tubulars, the trick is to keep 2 tires all sewn up and ready to go in your bag or your ass or something. It's nifty, but way too much trouble for my lazy ass.
Add to that the hassle of getting the tire pressure up. I've got a small half/frame pump for work that easily gets to 90-100psi, but more than that I have to hit a shop or home. 90-100psi is fine for a clincher to get you through the day, but I'd worry about rolling off on a turn wearing a tubular that isn't properly installed, both glued and inflated to the proper psi.
I'd recommend selling it to someone that'd use it at the track or something, getting another rear for yourself, or relacing it w/clincher. Sure people in the past got by just fine with clinchers, they used to wipe their buts with corn cobs, I'll stick w/tp.
of course on a vintage bike or somthin race special they're neat & light
Add to that the hassle of getting the tire pressure up. I've got a small half/frame pump for work that easily gets to 90-100psi, but more than that I have to hit a shop or home. 90-100psi is fine for a clincher to get you through the day, but I'd worry about rolling off on a turn wearing a tubular that isn't properly installed, both glued and inflated to the proper psi.
I'd recommend selling it to someone that'd use it at the track or something, getting another rear for yourself, or relacing it w/clincher. Sure people in the past got by just fine with clinchers, they used to wipe their buts with corn cobs, I'll stick w/tp.
of course on a vintage bike or somthin race special they're neat & light
07-16-06, 09:48 AM
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On topic, not much skidding at teh track, eh, like, none? If anything they're looking for stickier tire for that environ, not something conducive to frequent skids.
07-16-06, 11:46 AM
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Whats with the tubie hate? You can change one on the road. Theres a sticky in the classics and vintage forum that has good advice on tires.
Oh, and I would love to see video of some guy skidding on a newly road-installed tubular.
And when messengers use tubs for their day job, they don't bother changing the flat until they get home.
Just ask Ceya.
07-16-06, 12:01 PM
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I agree. Skidding on tubulars is clearly an unwise decision. Track use only please.
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Out of curiosity, skidding with a tubular in the front wouldn't be of issue, correct?
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Out of curiosity, skidding with a tubular in the front wouldn't be of issue, correct?
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yeah yeah
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Out of curiosity, skidding with a tubular in the front wouldn't be of issue, correct?
no, just makesure you have good amount of psi (more than 120) otherwise you will lose a rim and tire when attempting skid 180s
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try conti olympic or vittoria pista...
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Get a brake. Gosh, I have a headache. I know people do it, but I don't get the hype. Seems like a waste to skid on tubulars. Meh.
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Am i missing somthing? Why skid in the first place? Just messing up the tire, and not realy slowing down to great, use a front brake... safe, cheap, easy....????
Im missing something, arn't I???
Im missing something, arn't I???
07-16-06, 12:51 PM
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Yes, I think you're missing 2 things.
1) Skidding is "cool". People think it shows some superior skill in handling the bike if you can skid. I believed this for awhile too. Unfortunately, it just isn't true.
2) A majority of people on these boards are riding track bikes that do not have accomodations for brakes.
1) Skidding is "cool". People think it shows some superior skill in handling the bike if you can skid. I believed this for awhile too. Unfortunately, it just isn't true.
2) A majority of people on these boards are riding track bikes that do not have accomodations for brakes.
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Originally Posted by jacobpriest
no, just makesure you have good amount of psi (more than 120) otherwise you will lose a rim and tire when attempting skid 180s
It's true whether or not you were speaking tongue-in-cheek.
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Originally Posted by adamkell
Anyone to whom this has happened did not install their tubular properly. Like, not even close. Or they were on a really old tire with decomposing glue.
It's true whether or not you were speaking tongue-in-cheek.
It's true whether or not you were speaking tongue-in-cheek.
decomposing glue is correct! rotting tire didnt help either. (the bike didnt get much use before i got it)
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Originally Posted by Jose R
Name me one geezer on the C&V forum that actually skids on his tubulars.
Oh, and I would love to see video of some guy skidding on a newly road-installed tubular.
And when messengers use tubs for their day job, they don't bother changing the flat until they get home.
Just ask Ceya.
Oh, and I would love to see video of some guy skidding on a newly road-installed tubular.
And when messengers use tubs for their day job, they don't bother changing the flat until they get home.
Just ask Ceya.