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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

rene herse has fmb ...

rene herse has fmb https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/tubular/fmb-performance-tt-700c-x-23-mm/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

How much glue on the dog's nose?

How much glue on the dog's nose?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

to note, I have used a brass wire wheel in a...

to note, I have used a brass wire wheel in a drill for old glue removal, have to wear eye protection but does a good job with no damage to the rim

hopefully will get to using mounting a set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

ok you guys got me, I was wavering on tape or...

ok you guys got me, I was wavering on tape or glue but will try tape on the tires I am about to mount.....FMB cobblstone 29mm

I used tufo tape with tufo tires on my first tubular setup and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

That is a nice tire i had those for while before...

That is a nice tire i had those for while before I moved them along as part of a wheelset.....in retrospect maybe not one of my better moves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I have been all over with this wheel, I am...

I have been all over with this wheel, I am getting better an wheelbuilding..... but still very much in learning, vs doing it well intuitively

thanks for ideas
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

Mark, thanks if you get a chance that would...

Mark,

thanks if you get a chance that would be be great. before put tires on i have to

1) finish builiding my new kirk
2) get the hop out and fine tune the rear wheel, front is good
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I am facing glue or tape decision very soon (if I...

I am facing glue or tape decision very soon (if I can get the rear wheel radial good, with out destroying the lateral, the disk and spoke eveness.... I just think patience grasshopper)
I have done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

it is really pretty simple. Tubular glue like...

it is really pretty simple. Tubular glue like Vittoria is like Contact Cement or rema tube patching cement which for proper adhesion need to dry first. if you have ever tried not waiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

brass is the key word here :)

brass is the key word here :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

fwiw on tubes in clinchers I have had better...

fwiw on tubes in clinchers I have had better results with sealling from Caffe Latex than I had with stans or orange seal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

CapnJohnny as almost everything :)

CapnJohnny as almost everything :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

Been there, done that, nearly lost an eye

Been there, done that, nearly lost an eye
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

what is your experience with pull a flat off with...

what is your experience with pull a flat off with tape. First tubulars I did were the inexpensive tufo and use tufo tape..... when I went to pull the tire off a lot of it came off with the tape. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

FWIW my experience is way less than Drillium...

FWIW my experience is way less than Drillium Dude or others here, but I tend to higher pressures. in general. I am at 220 or so down from 245

the best ride, feel hands down ever were on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

Merlin has some good prices today veloflex...

Merlin has some good prices today

veloflex raven 28 mm $44 https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/veloflex-raven-tubular-road-tyre-700c-200100.html


of course there is shipping at 25 bucks or so
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

here is my go to for gluing tires Tubular Tire...

here is my go to for gluing tires Tubular Tire Mounting Cement Gluing Adhesion by Yellow Jersey; Thoughts on a Front Wheel (http://www.yellowjersey.org/frontwheel.html) ymmv
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I have laced the front wheel, but not tensioned,...

I have laced the front wheel, but not tensioned, trued. So far the rim seems really true....... just laced up and nipples tightened so threads don't show and it is true :)

I am have not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

Thanks, I have that in my sea kayaking kit, ...

Thanks, I have that in my sea kayaking kit, will try
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

good dude to deal with by the way.....took...

good dude to deal with by the way.....took forever to unpack cranks he sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

as I recall, no VAT

as I recall, no VAT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

fwiw you can get new ambrosio nemesis here ...

fwiw you can get new ambrosio nemesis here https://ciclicorsa.com/shop/ambrosio-nemesis-tubular-rim/

King of the north,

I bought a pair and am in process of building them on hope rs4...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I read in another place recently that some CX...

I read in another place recently that some CX racers put tent sealer on their sidewalls.

thoughts? information?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

doesn't that prove it the tire is guilty of...

doesn't that prove it the tire is guilty of witchrcraft or not?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

could very well be, so that price is not...

could very well be, so that price is not terrible

also figured out Vittoria Dugast link. Vittoria bought Dugast
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

not a good buy at 240 euro a piece, but...

not a good buy at 240 euro a piece, but interesting Vittoria built by Dugast 25 Eroica anniversary tire

Vittoria | A. Dugast | XXV L’Eroica Tubulars – Eroica, la corsa con biciclette d'epoca...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

3 left FMB cobblesotne for 50 euro ...

3 left FMB cobblesotne for 50 euro https://www.bike24.com/p2475768.html?searchTerm=fmb&source=SBP
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I think the corsa control is pitched as the pave...

I think the corsa control is pitched as the pave replacement. I had a set in 30mm and ride and handling was great (moved them on with a wheelset as I have new wheel build on progress)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1247942-ultegra6800-tubular-wheelset-corsa-control-tubies.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

psa check out for for sale section for tubie...

psa check out for for sale section for tubie deal https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1227301-challenge-paris-roubaix-strada-bianca-clincher-tubular.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

LOL have been looking at those.... but not for...

LOL have been looking at those.... but not for CINO bike...... hmmm I could hand spread the cino bike and friction shift 11 speed... nope think I just have to lose enough weight I can use the 6...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

https://www.velonews.com/news/road/a-rim-lost-to-t...

https://www.velonews.com/news/road/a-rim-lost-to-time-obituary-of-the-ambrosio-nemesis/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

a lot like me :) should be durable and...

a lot like me :)

should be durable and cause me no concerns......

now i need to decide if I will get them built or attempt to build them myself (have done before with mixed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

FWIW I just ordered a set of Ambrosio Nemesis. ...

FWIW I just ordered a set of Ambrosio Nemesis. they are still in production. ~$200 with shipping etc https://ciclicorsa.com/shop/ambrosio-nemesis-tubular-rim/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

A neighbor is trying tubies, with his new to him...

A neighbor is trying tubies, with his new to him cervelo. One local shop tried hard to talk him out of them. Another shop was positive, but noted they don't see tubular tape as it does not hole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

looks like the famous yellow jersey 3 for 50 is...

looks like the famous yellow jersey 3 for 50 is now 3 for 60
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 12:26 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

sure.... monday evening probably

sure.... monday evening probably
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I like them (Vittoria corsa control but at 261...

I like them (Vittoria corsa control but at 261 miles can't say definitively on puncture resistance
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I have used a brass, repeat.brass wire wheel on...

I have used a brass, repeat.brass wire wheel on a drill to clean up old glue....some of which was the red stuff. worked pretty well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

i use the method posted on yellow...

i use the method posted on yellow jacket....really important to seat the valve them and then stretch hard going away, I got lazy once and got the bump and had to take off re glue and remount
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I would thing if you could find NOS gp4 and...

I would thing if you could find NOS gp4 and build on 32 you would be good....I had no problems with that setup at 255 or so may be easier to find than 40 also i was once told I couldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

just to note that over time it will dry up in the...

just to note that over time it will dry up in the little pouch..... but I have had good luck with caffelatex in both tubies and clinchers..... but to am pretty sure so far it is only the clinchers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I don't understand the comment then don't make...

I don't understand the comment then don't make tubulars. I see a number of tubular options for vittora. the replacement for the green pave is the Corsa Control.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

just for reference challenge elite pro ...

just for reference challenge elite pro https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1234113-challenge-elite-tubulars.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I think the rim can make a difference also...my...

I think the rim can make a difference also...my 84 team miyata came with mavic ma40 rims and 25mm bontrager tires......harsh. I got a set of mavic330 rims and put the challenge elite tubular in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

FWIW I really like the caffelatex product....

FWIW I really like the caffelatex product....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

I am running 30mm Vittoria Corsa Controls at...

I am running 30mm Vittoria Corsa Controls at 100R/95F I am 250. works well (miyata Team 85, Mavic rim don't remember which one at the moment

I am running 25 mm challenge elite at 130. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

so far so good, but not a lot of miles. the...

so far so good, but not a lot of miles. the combination of those tires and mavic 330 rims (on edge of being too light for me) and the 84 miyata is the best riding bike I have had

am putting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

sshhhhhhssssh...... this is the big secret: they...

sshhhhhhssssh...... this is the big secret: they really are not that hard and from what I read in the mechanics section a ton less difficult than tubeless (i have no tubeless hands on experience) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,568
Posted By squirtdad

DiabloScott Pave..... back???? ...

DiabloScott Pave..... back???? https://www.merlincycles.com/vittoria-pave-evo-cg-tubular-tyre-700c-92388.html
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