Originally Posted by
Wildwood
Question = Will tubular rims/tires make my vintage roadie ride better? What's with the gluing?
Answer = Lose nearly a pound (or more) from your vintage wheelset and you will notice a difference. Gluing = be careful, be neat, read about it first.
Didn't realize it was a Stupid question until recently - upon becoming "a tubular newb", and quickly a believer. And this improvement with closeout Vittoria Rallys. Next wheelset will get fitted with more expensive tubes. Every acceleration feels a little bit easier, handling may be a tad lighter.
What kind of rim/hubs are you using? IMHO unless you are using a classic box section rim on a 36 or 32 hole hub you strictly getting performance benifits and not ride comfort.
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