Tubular Care
 

Just bought 6 tubulars from Yellow Jersey and am wondering about how to care for them. First, they came folded and seem to have some somewhat permanent creases in the sidewall. Should I mount them on a bare rim and let them sit under the bed until I use them or some other method? I am just worried that if left long enough it could damage the sidewall. Second, should I coat the sidewalls with latex to prevent them from drying out? Just want to add that service from Yellow Jersey was top notch. Although I haven't ridden their tubulars, not sure on the name but it's the 3 for $50, they look to be good tires for the price.

What I would do is inflate them to 20psi or similiar and store them inside
in a cool dark place (under bed is fine). If you have old rims keep them mounted
on the rims without glue (this is what I do for the most part).
I wouldn't worry about the latex on the sidewalls unless you see that they
are drying out, and that should take a long while.

marty

Stroke them gently every night before you turn out the lights.

I think they should sleep under the covers,,,

Listen to Lotek! Anything else you need to do out of love or obsession is your own business and we don't need to hear about it.

Road Fan