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Old 07-23-08, 08:06 PM
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differance between c02 and hydro tires?

which tires are used for co2, tubular?
I have heard it is a smoother ride. but I'm a newb when it comes to c02 knowledge.
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Wtf?
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i pump my tires up with helium so i can flyyyyy
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tubulars are smoother than clinchers if thats what you're asking. they are also a pain in the ass to fix on the road.
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Originally Posted by dee-vee
i pump my tires up with helium so i can flyyyyy
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I've been using a unique mixture of oxygen and nitrogen.
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I've heard of using Pure Nitrogen in Car racing tires for Autocross - the pressure doesn't change as much with temperature which simplifies adjustments - but I've never heard of using CO2...
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I fill mine with hydrogen. Blowouts are much more interesting to say the least..
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You can get CO2 cartridge pumps. Their only use is quick tire inflation.
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Originally Posted by dobber
I've been using a unique mixture of oxygen and nitrogen.
Wow, me to. I use 79% nitrogen and 21% Oxygen with the remainder being other secret gases that I don't won't go into. I can't reveal all my secrets .
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Wow, me to. I use 79% nitrogen and 21% Oxygen with the remainder being other secret gases that I don't won't go into. I can't reveal all my secrets .
Psst...argon is the secret. UCI doesn't test for it yet!
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mine are filled with tear gas, so when they blow, i cry.
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