Hi,
A few years back I purchased a gravel/cross bike with Tubulars (Cole Carbon), switched to Clinchers and never really tried the Tubs. I am now retired and want to try. If I like I may try the Challenge Getaways in 40mm. Currently have a Grifo Pro Team on the front that is taped...I put on a couple of years ago (primarily ride Zwift due to excessive traffic...and other reasons but do have a paved/gravel trail system nearby) but left the rear on. The glue is now petrified and removing with Mineral Spirits is slow going. Really slow.

Anyone ever use n-butyl acetate to remove glue? This is the greatest solvent I have come across to remove adhesive. I used to work for a packaging company and if a bottle broke, the floor tiles were coming up...immediately. I purchased a bottle and will try a small spot on the wheel to ensure it is no problem with the carbon resin...or may test on an old carbon stem or something.

Be wary of NBA...it reacts with the body very similar to ethanol...breathing the fumes will intoxicate and the headache afterwards is rough.

Thanks, Chris
BS ChemE 1984,
University of Missouri