Originally Posted by
Sluggo
Road Fan may be correct that "...most of what is said about tubulars comes from people who did not live with them." But some of what is said comes from people who did live with them and don't think they are worth the trouble.
Sure, it's possible to repair sew-ups -- it just takes patience and time, not to mention nasty chemicals (glue and solvent to remove it). If the tradition or the quality of the ride are worth it to you, go for it.
Sluggo, I concede the first point. If someone tried them and didn't like them, fine. But a lot of what's said seems to be repetion of hearsay. I didn't mean to include those who tried 'em and went the other way. I have my anti-clincher experiences, as well. I don't spend time knocking 'em down, I just try to convey the benefit of my positive sew-up experience, spanning over 30 years.
I do not agree that it is necessary to remove glue using solvents. If the rim has big lumps, scrape them off with an old butter knife. Glue is a necessary evil for carbon rims (well hearsay I guess, a poster here said he was told that Tufo could take rim material off the rim), but Tufo tape is clean and odor free, if a bit $$.
Road Fan