Originally Posted by Captain Blight

So... how about dismounting tubulars from one rim and re-mounting them on another? There's some apparently nicer tubs in the basement of the bike shop, and my boss said I could just have 'em. I disremember what they are but I think they're Vittorias of some ilk.

Originally Posted by repechage

If they are old, be careful not to pull the base tape off the tire. Every once and a while a tool is necessary to get things progressing the right way. Before you go to the trouble, pump them up to 100 psi and check them the next day, don't bother with dying merchandise. Also, check the sidewalls for a failing layer.