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Old 11-06-22 | 06:31 PM
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squirtdad I've seen Rally's priced higher than those Veleflex Raven tubulars! That's a great deal.

Speaking of which--- I Know it's a RALLY. Is it Worth Regluing the Base Tape?

I was finally able to replace the broken spokes on my vintage Roval rear wheel. Thanks to seagrade I received replacements from New Zealand!

Of course I had to demount the Vittoria Rally to replace the spokes. When I got ready to remount the tire, I noticed the base tape separating from the tire casing. Upon closer inspection, I realized the tape was coming off the complete circumference of the tire on both sides. Interestingly, the center, over the seam, remains glued securely.



Is it worth regluing? If so, regular tubular glue or something different?

At the time, I set this Rally aside and mounted a new one I had and the wheels are ready to go back on my Lotus Super Pro Aero.
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