Going to the Dark Side...
09-06-08 | 09:10 PM
#26
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I find this an amusing thread. Dark side? I didn't know there was anything other than tubular tires.
BTW, I'm new to the forum and just re-entered the the cycling world after a 35 year absence. In the early and mid '70s I rode 25 miles daily and more on weekends, when I put on my silks, all on sewups (the term tubular hadn't been coined yet). During that time I only had one flat. It took only a few minutes to put on the spare. It was easy to fix the flat, just time consuming.
Just a different perspective from an oldtimer.
BTW, I'm new to the forum and just re-entered the the cycling world after a 35 year absence. In the early and mid '70s I rode 25 miles daily and more on weekends, when I put on my silks, all on sewups (the term tubular hadn't been coined yet). During that time I only had one flat. It took only a few minutes to put on the spare. It was easy to fix the flat, just time consuming.
Just a different perspective from an oldtimer.
09-07-08 | 06:45 AM
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Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
09-07-08 | 11:39 AM
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Bikes: 1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo (frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame), 1974 Peugeot UO-8
You lucky b*****s 
... I was even getting a little hopeful about the Conti Gatorskins since they are advertised as more durable/flat resistant until I went and read some online reviews and 3 out of 4 reviews complained about flatting in the first 50-100 miles. I don't know how you guys do it.
... I was even getting a little hopeful about the Conti Gatorskins since they are advertised as more durable/flat resistant until I went and read some online reviews and 3 out of 4 reviews complained about flatting in the first 50-100 miles. I don't know how you guys do it.
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1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame),
1974 Peugeot UO-8, 1988 Panasonic PT-3500, 2002 Bianchi Veloce, 2004 Bianchi Pista
1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame),
1974 Peugeot UO-8, 1988 Panasonic PT-3500, 2002 Bianchi Veloce, 2004 Bianchi Pista
09-07-08 | 11:51 AM
#29
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09-07-08 | 02:07 PM
#30
The 21mm tires for whatever reason seem to have more twists and are not uniform frequently.
You might get lucky, I happen to like the slightly wider tire as it also rides a bit better, very subjective in that view.
You might get lucky, I happen to like the slightly wider tire as it also rides a bit better, very subjective in that view.
09-07-08 | 03:25 PM
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Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
You lucky b*****s ... I was even getting a little hopeful about the Conti Gatorskins since they are advertised as more durable/flat resistant until I went and read some online reviews and 3 out of 4 reviews complained about flatting in the first 50-100 miles. I don't know how you guys do it.
... I was even getting a little hopeful about the Conti Gatorskins since they are advertised as more durable/flat resistant until I went and read some online reviews and 3 out of 4 reviews complained about flatting in the first 50-100 miles. I don't know how you guys do it.
09-07-08 | 10:09 PM
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I've always loved how tubulars ride, the majority of the bikes I'ved owned rode on tubulars. The Vittoria Rallys are decent enough tires. Smooth, and good handling. They are no more prone to punctures than other tubulars or clinchers that I've used.
Installation is a bit easier if you stretch the tubulars a little before installing the. Step on the tire, and pull upward with your hands, working around in a circle. Get a can of acetone from you grocery store, you can use it to clean excess glue from your rims (and fingers).
Installation is a bit easier if you stretch the tubulars a little before installing the. Step on the tire, and pull upward with your hands, working around in a circle. Get a can of acetone from you grocery store, you can use it to clean excess glue from your rims (and fingers).
