Any sites have good bulk Deals on Tubular tires?
08-30-13, 08:09 PM
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Any sites have good bulk Deals on Tubular tires?
Usually there are some good Labor day deals. I need to buy a couple sets of Tubs. Does anyone know of some great deals on some Tubulars in bulk that will look good on some 80's steeds? I need at least 6.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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+1 these are about the cheapest tubulars you will find and there pretty good quality and ride great.
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These guys severely need a web builder or something...
it reminds me of this:
https://www.theworldsworstwebsiteever.com/
1995 stee yo...
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These guys severely need a web builder or something...
it reminds me of this:
https://www.theworldsworstwebsiteever.com/
1995 stee yo...
it reminds me of this:
https://www.theworldsworstwebsiteever.com/
1995 stee yo...
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Veloflex Roubaix at 52 euro, ask and they will knock off the 8% VAT,
https://www.velo-motion.com/Race-Comp...bular::21.html
Dugast Pipistrello at 55 euro
https://www.adrisport.com/boyaux/863-...llo-coton.html
https://www.velo-motion.com/Race-Comp...bular::21.html
Dugast Pipistrello at 55 euro
https://www.adrisport.com/boyaux/863-...llo-coton.html
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"How can we get this totally vintage look? I mean look at those random color choices for the type...there's no way any human can duplicate this!"
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I have to add +1...I used to be annoyed at the YJ website, but now it's such a rare iconoclast that I predict it will soon be studied by web design students who will marvel at it:
"How can we get this totally vintage look? I mean look at those random color choices for the type...there's no way any human can duplicate this!"
"How can we get this totally vintage look? I mean look at those random color choices for the type...there's no way any human can duplicate this!"
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Worth the difference. Picture this:
You are lining up with the group for a full century. All of you are on identical bikes with identical components. All of you have $10 to spend on coffee/juice/Gu, Cliff, whatever. A guy walks up, says "For $1, I can sell you a smoother ride, more durability, and lighter weight for the next 100 miles." Do you buy it? With good tubulars, that guy is there before every ride, and his price drops a bit the more you ride.
Skip the latte, get the coffee, or go with a smaller latte and drink some water.
Worth the difference. Picture this:
You are lining up with the group for a full century. All of you are on identical bikes with identical components. All of you have $10 to spend on coffee/juice/Gu, Cliff, whatever. A guy walks up, says "For $1, I can sell you a smoother ride, more durability, and lighter weight for the next 100 miles." Do you buy it? With good tubulars, that guy is there before every ride, and his price drops a bit the more you ride.
Skip the latte, get the coffee, or go with a smaller latte and drink some water.
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Great analogy, Robbie 
Since I just recently (like within the last 2 days) began riding on tubs after a loooong sabatical, I'm interested in the OP's search as well. The problem for me is that since I'm making the jump from decent clinchers to tubs and noticing a huge difference already, I worry that I won't be able to tell much difference (for now) between a decent tub and a great tub.
So, not to derail the thread or anything, but does anyone know where the Vittoria Special Pro falls in the pantheon of tubulars? Perhaps I can use these to establish a baseline.
Thanks
DD
Since I just recently (like within the last 2 days) began riding on tubs after a loooong sabatical, I'm interested in the OP's search as well. The problem for me is that since I'm making the jump from decent clinchers to tubs and noticing a huge difference already, I worry that I won't be able to tell much difference (for now) between a decent tub and a great tub.
So, not to derail the thread or anything, but does anyone know where the Vittoria Special Pro falls in the pantheon of tubulars? Perhaps I can use these to establish a baseline.
Thanks
DD
09-01-13, 05:17 AM
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Great analogy, Robbie
Since I just recently (like within the last 2 days) began riding on tubs after a loooong sabatical, I'm interested in the OP's search as well. The problem for me is that since I'm making the jump from decent clinchers to tubs and noticing a huge difference already, I worry that I won't be able to tell much difference (for now) between a decent tub and a great tub.
So, not to derail the thread or anything, but does anyone know where the Vittoria Special Pro falls in the pantheon of tubulars? Perhaps I can use these to establish a baseline.
Thanks
DD
Since I just recently (like within the last 2 days) began riding on tubs after a loooong sabatical, I'm interested in the OP's search as well. The problem for me is that since I'm making the jump from decent clinchers to tubs and noticing a huge difference already, I worry that I won't be able to tell much difference (for now) between a decent tub and a great tub.
So, not to derail the thread or anything, but does anyone know where the Vittoria Special Pro falls in the pantheon of tubulars? Perhaps I can use these to establish a baseline.
Thanks
DD
As for the Special Pro, I recall having some luck with these 15-20 years ago. They were a mid price tire, not lumpy like today's cheapies and they seemed to last. If there is a modern version, I am not aware.
Again, my wife has Vittoria Corsa SCs on her De Rosa. Very nice tires.
They have a gumwall version that would look great for your Medici.
I ordered a set from Velomine when they had them on sale.
They are going on a project bike for a friend. A Colnago C 40.
Edit: I just checked and Velomine has the Corsa for $165 for a pair on their ebay site. Generally these run from $90-$100 a pop.
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The comparison is all relative...
What clincher are you going from? A $10 tire? A $20 tire? How much does your clincher weigh? 250g? 300? 450? What about your inner tubes? Name brand? How much do they weigh? 75g? 100g? 125g? Are you running tire liners? Slime?
A cheapo tubular will ride better than low to mid priced cinchers but really good clinchers will ride better than tubulars.
But back to the OP's question.
Go to any of the big online wholesalers and sort their inventory based on 'lowest price' or 'highest discount'. I buy my clinchers based on highest discount, this time of year I can usually find them @ 30% off.
DD, do the same thing but skip over the lowest entry or 2 for each manufacturer. For instance, Continental, skip over their 'Giro' tire, Vittoria skip over the 'Rally'.
What clincher are you going from? A $10 tire? A $20 tire? How much does your clincher weigh? 250g? 300? 450? What about your inner tubes? Name brand? How much do they weigh? 75g? 100g? 125g? Are you running tire liners? Slime?
A cheapo tubular will ride better than low to mid priced cinchers but really good clinchers will ride better than tubulars.
But back to the OP's question.
Go to any of the big online wholesalers and sort their inventory based on 'lowest price' or 'highest discount'. I buy my clinchers based on highest discount, this time of year I can usually find them @ 30% off.
DD, do the same thing but skip over the lowest entry or 2 for each manufacturer. For instance, Continental, skip over their 'Giro' tire, Vittoria skip over the 'Rally'.
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Worked fine.
Clear your web browser and try again, they have a decent sale running right now.
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I've put a lot of miles on sewups. Here's my take, however controversial.
Price +/- Wear +/- Performance
Go ahead, buy that $20 tire! In fact, Buy 6! You'll probably need them!!! & they'll all be sloppy on the wheel & flat every time you look away from the asphalt (for a second)at some pretty lady walking by. I don't love everything about the tire I ride. In fact, I have ridden some amazing & expensive tires which I would love to have under my wheels on every ride. It just makes no sense for me to spend $100 +/- on a tire that I get about 10-30% wear out of before something finds its way into the casing. After trying every tire I could think of(just about!!!), I decided to give this skinny little Tufo a try. "Jet Special"(biketiresdirect). Tufos aren't the most supple tire. They have crap sidewalls but, they have a great rubber compound & are really tough to puncture. So, the combination of the small sidewall & nice grip have worked out really well for me. I love climbing & descending. I ride in wet & dry conditions. This tire holds up better than anything I've ridden, they seat in the rim really straight & the price is unbeatable.
To end this banter...buy 3 $20 tire=$60 all three will flat, probably before the 1 Jet Special, not line up in the rim well & make you "feel" like you got a great deal!!
Buy one high end tubular $120, have the ride of your life & flat in the same time as that $20 cheapo. End up broke after a couple months.
Or Buy a Jet special, Sub $50. Have a really light tire with a confident grip on the road that feels quick & wears really well. Bonus, You won't be living downtown in a tent with your $6000 bike. YOu just saved some money towards that new Rapha kit you've been dreaming of!!!! Congratulations!
Price +/- Wear +/- Performance
Go ahead, buy that $20 tire! In fact, Buy 6! You'll probably need them!!! & they'll all be sloppy on the wheel & flat every time you look away from the asphalt (for a second)at some pretty lady walking by. I don't love everything about the tire I ride. In fact, I have ridden some amazing & expensive tires which I would love to have under my wheels on every ride. It just makes no sense for me to spend $100 +/- on a tire that I get about 10-30% wear out of before something finds its way into the casing. After trying every tire I could think of(just about!!!), I decided to give this skinny little Tufo a try. "Jet Special"(biketiresdirect). Tufos aren't the most supple tire. They have crap sidewalls but, they have a great rubber compound & are really tough to puncture. So, the combination of the small sidewall & nice grip have worked out really well for me. I love climbing & descending. I ride in wet & dry conditions. This tire holds up better than anything I've ridden, they seat in the rim really straight & the price is unbeatable.
To end this banter...buy 3 $20 tire=$60 all three will flat, probably before the 1 Jet Special, not line up in the rim well & make you "feel" like you got a great deal!!
Buy one high end tubular $120, have the ride of your life & flat in the same time as that $20 cheapo. End up broke after a couple months.
Or Buy a Jet special, Sub $50. Have a really light tire with a confident grip on the road that feels quick & wears really well. Bonus, You won't be living downtown in a tent with your $6000 bike. YOu just saved some money towards that new Rapha kit you've been dreaming of!!!! Congratulations!
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I've put a lot of miles on sewups. Here's my take, however controversial.
Price +/- Wear +/- Performance
Go ahead, buy that $20 tire! In fact, Buy 6! You'll probably need them!!! & they'll all be sloppy on the wheel & flat every time you look away from the asphalt (for a second)at some pretty lady walking by. I don't love everything about the tire I ride. In fact, I have ridden some amazing & expensive tires which I would love to have under my wheels on every ride. It just makes no sense for me to spend $100 +/- on a tire that I get about 10-30% wear out of before something finds its way into the casing. After trying every tire I could think of(just about!!!), I decided to give this skinny little Tufo a try. "Jet Special"(biketiresdirect). Tufos aren't the most supple tire. They have crap sidewalls but, they have a great rubber compound & are really tough to puncture. So, the combination of the small sidewall & nice grip have worked out really well for me. I love climbing & descending. I ride in wet & dry conditions. This tire holds up better than anything I've ridden, they seat in the rim really straight & the price is unbeatable.
To end this banter...buy 3 $20 tire=$60 all three will flat, probably before the 1 Jet Special, not line up in the rim well & make you "feel" like you got a great deal!!
Buy one high end tubular $120, have the ride of your life & flat in the same time as that $20 cheapo. End up broke after a couple months.
Or Buy a Jet special, Sub $50. Have a really light tire with a confident grip on the road that feels quick & wears really well. Bonus, You won't be living downtown in a tent with your $6000 bike. YOu just saved some money towards that new Rapha kit you've been dreaming of!!!! Congratulations!
Price +/- Wear +/- Performance
Go ahead, buy that $20 tire! In fact, Buy 6! You'll probably need them!!! & they'll all be sloppy on the wheel & flat every time you look away from the asphalt (for a second)at some pretty lady walking by. I don't love everything about the tire I ride. In fact, I have ridden some amazing & expensive tires which I would love to have under my wheels on every ride. It just makes no sense for me to spend $100 +/- on a tire that I get about 10-30% wear out of before something finds its way into the casing. After trying every tire I could think of(just about!!!), I decided to give this skinny little Tufo a try. "Jet Special"(biketiresdirect). Tufos aren't the most supple tire. They have crap sidewalls but, they have a great rubber compound & are really tough to puncture. So, the combination of the small sidewall & nice grip have worked out really well for me. I love climbing & descending. I ride in wet & dry conditions. This tire holds up better than anything I've ridden, they seat in the rim really straight & the price is unbeatable.
To end this banter...buy 3 $20 tire=$60 all three will flat, probably before the 1 Jet Special, not line up in the rim well & make you "feel" like you got a great deal!!
Buy one high end tubular $120, have the ride of your life & flat in the same time as that $20 cheapo. End up broke after a couple months.
Or Buy a Jet special, Sub $50. Have a really light tire with a confident grip on the road that feels quick & wears really well. Bonus, You won't be living downtown in a tent with your $6000 bike. YOu just saved some money towards that new Rapha kit you've been dreaming of!!!! Congratulations!
You and Robbie talked me into it.
I'll try some Tufos next riding season.
I'm trying to make it with my Veloflex Arenbergs till the snow flies........
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I don't recommend the Tufo will larger sidewalls. You touch that sidewall with any road debri & it will fail!
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For "normal" roads, I would never recommend a tire under 25mm. A hard tire is not a fast tire.
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I'm trying to think if I could ever ride a 19 mm tire again. I don't thinks so, despite BB's convincing argument.
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Tufo user here, I get the sew up clinchers, love 'em as much as tubes (amp) from Yugoslavia
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Some good advice dispersed here. I suppose in the end I'm not looking for the cheapest, but something in the middle. I don't need really, really low weights (I am not that good anymore to derive any kind of speed advantage from ultra-light stuff), but am looking more for durability. I don't want to go really cheap because I'd like the tires to mount up evenly and not blow out after passing over a marshmallow.
MJ: Good advice. Just need to stay a couple levels up from the bottom and I should be fine; thanks!
Grady: I think I'll be looking into those Vittora Corsa SCs, too. Thank you!
DD
MJ: Good advice. Just need to stay a couple levels up from the bottom and I should be fine; thanks!
Grady: I think I'll be looking into those Vittora Corsa SCs, too. Thank you!
DD
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My only challenge to the advice above has anyone actually used the yellow jersey cheapies? Are the comments based on actual experience? If so, great, if not, it would be useful for someone with experience, good or BAD, to chime in.
I must note I know ZIP about tubular tire quality!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-tubular-tires
Review on another forum:
https://forums.roadbikereview.com/whe...rs-139134.html
I must note I know ZIP about tubular tire quality!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-tubular-tires
Review on another forum:
https://forums.roadbikereview.com/whe...rs-139134.html