What about tubular tape?
07-17-18, 09:36 PM
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What about tubular tape?
Trying to return to road riding, been on the Mtb for the last 20 years, and am seeing rim tape as a replacement for glue. This did not exist the last time I glued a tire on. Any thoughts on this? It seems like a good idea, though a bit spendy comparatively.
I am also bit nervous about spending the big bucks on 3 new tires, whats the best bang for the buck 700 x 23~.
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I am also bit nervous about spending the big bucks on 3 new tires, whats the best bang for the buck 700 x 23~.
thanks
B
07-18-18, 03:46 AM
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Trying to return to road riding, been on the Mtb for the last 20 years, and am seeing rim tape as a replacement for glue. This did not exist the last time I glued a tire on. Any thoughts on this? It seems like a good idea, though a bit spendy comparatively.
I am also bit nervous about spending the big bucks on 3 new tires, whats the best bang for the buck 700 x 23~.
thanks
B
I am also bit nervous about spending the big bucks on 3 new tires, whats the best bang for the buck 700 x 23~.
thanks
B
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I am probably about to get back into tubulars (the 1960 Capo Sieger), after a 35-year avoidance. Thank you for the advice.
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Trying to return to road riding, been on the Mtb for the last 20 years, and am seeing rim tape as a replacement for glue. This did not exist the last time I glued a tire on. Any thoughts on this? It seems like a good idea, though a bit spendy comparatively.
I am also bit nervous about spending the big bucks on 3 new tires, whats the best bang for the buck 700 x 23~.
thanks
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I am also bit nervous about spending the big bucks on 3 new tires, whats the best bang for the buck 700 x 23~.
thanks
B
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One of the things I like about tubulars is the old-schooliness of them on my vintage bike, and that includes glue and all the crafty-skill it takes to install them properly and proudly. And that's why I won't use tape. Tape is for people who don't care about that experience.
And those Yellow Jersey tires are fine if you're on a budget (I've bought the 3-pack twice), but they don't rate all that high on the "sweet tubular ride" scale. Fortunately, I don't get many flats and can justify a larger expenditure for the nicer ones.
And those Yellow Jersey tires are fine if you're on a budget (I've bought the 3-pack twice), but they don't rate all that high on the "sweet tubular ride" scale. Fortunately, I don't get many flats and can justify a larger expenditure for the nicer ones.
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I’m a glue person.
for tubulars I mostly shop at:
probikekit.com
biketiresdirect.com
conti Sprinters come in 22 and 25mm widths and aren’t too expensive. For a cheap tubular I buy Vittoria Rally for a spare. No experience with the Yellow Jersey products. Veloflex and Specialized make the best high end tires I have ridden.
for tubulars I mostly shop at:
probikekit.com
biketiresdirect.com
conti Sprinters come in 22 and 25mm widths and aren’t too expensive. For a cheap tubular I buy Vittoria Rally for a spare. No experience with the Yellow Jersey products. Veloflex and Specialized make the best high end tires I have ridden.
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SPDs and tape for me!
I was relatively new to tubulars, not so long ago. These days, that is all I put on my older bikes. Do I prefer tape or glue?
Well, I, for one, am not fussy on smelling stuff like solvent, glue or anything else that is toxic. I also do not like the mess of glue. And I hate the final installation process, when seeking to get the tire centered all the way around the rim.
Tape does not have the strong smell. Tape is not messy. Tape works great, so far. Tape makes installation extremely easy and forgiving, as you fit and center the tire.
I cannot comment on what happens when you flat out and have to change a tire on the road. Fact is, these days, with my older bikes, I don't even carry a tube cause I am never more than 10km from the cottage.
I was relatively new to tubulars, not so long ago. These days, that is all I put on my older bikes. Do I prefer tape or glue?
Well, I, for one, am not fussy on smelling stuff like solvent, glue or anything else that is toxic. I also do not like the mess of glue. And I hate the final installation process, when seeking to get the tire centered all the way around the rim.
Tape does not have the strong smell. Tape is not messy. Tape works great, so far. Tape makes installation extremely easy and forgiving, as you fit and center the tire.
I cannot comment on what happens when you flat out and have to change a tire on the road. Fact is, these days, with my older bikes, I don't even carry a tube cause I am never more than 10km from the cottage.
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@Bajabri - Welcome to C&V! Tape works for many, I am with the glue group. I don't really think it is as messy as some say. It is an issue of technique. Use those blue Nitrile glove to spread it on.
The YJ 3/50 are a good entry tire. Currently using them on my Colnago because that is what I could afford at the time. I don't want to replace until they are done. When installing, be careful with stretching by doing ti evenly and not by putting your foot on it and then pulling up. Stretch it over a rim. The result of doing it wrong may cause a "lump" when inflating. At least that is what the guy at YJ told me when they replaced one.
This is the definitive discussion on tubulars:
The YJ 3/50 are a good entry tire. Currently using them on my Colnago because that is what I could afford at the time. I don't want to replace until they are done. When installing, be careful with stretching by doing ti evenly and not by putting your foot on it and then pulling up. Stretch it over a rim. The result of doing it wrong may cause a "lump" when inflating. At least that is what the guy at YJ told me when they replaced one.
This is the definitive discussion on tubulars:
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Tape for me...I like that experience!
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07-18-18, 12:01 PM
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I've only used glue. I'm pretty sure tape is safe but not sure enough to use it. It's sticky , messy, smelly glue for me.
07-18-18, 12:51 PM
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I use glue cos it's cheap and i can buy enough in one go to last a year.
Can be messy and the worst problem is getting it on the rim.
It can mess up your braking for a while till it gets worn off.
My experience of rally vittorias was they punctured to easy. Not worth the money. I had a few which punctured within a mile. I even had some given to me unused and i chucked them in the bin
bin using tufos for years cheap and reliable.
But gonna try something different soon.
Can be messy and the worst problem is getting it on the rim.
It can mess up your braking for a while till it gets worn off.
My experience of rally vittorias was they punctured to easy. Not worth the money. I had a few which punctured within a mile. I even had some given to me unused and i chucked them in the bin
bin using tufos for years cheap and reliable.
But gonna try something different soon.
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I used the tufo tape with tufo tires on my first foray into tubies. I can tell you that removing the tire (broken spokes) took some work....so I would not at all worry about the safety factor.
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07-18-18, 03:04 PM
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I thought tape was great....until I had a tire come off. Glued it's replacement on, and now I'm on the fence.
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Thanks for the replies. Think I might give the tape a try, never had any problems gluing, only the mess.
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