Originally Posted by
zoom2zoom
northern virginia - the $50 includes removing/cleaning existing tires, and installing new ones. was told its a 3 day process. i am new to tubulars, so i thought letting 'experts' do it, until i learn to do it myself.
Good idea to have someone familiar do the first change. Providing they do a good job, replacing them in the future shouldn't be a problem.
Keep your eyes open for an old tubular rim (only need the RIM) also find an old flat bladed screwdriver 1/4 inch or so in diameter. Cut off the handle and discard. Take new unglued tire, install and inflate on old rim to streach out. Leave over night at least. Your screwdriver is a tool you will carry with you along with a preglued tire in the event of a flat. Worry the screwdriver between the tire and rim and kind of drag it around the rim until you can remove your flatted tire by hand. CAREFULLY install and inflate the new tire. If you are out on a ride, do not make any hard/fast turns. If at home, let set overnight before riding.
Gluing isn't hard but I'm not too good with the printed word.