Tubulars before a race
Thesuperdan
Posts: 7
in General Chat
Hi Every one,
Im new to Tubular tyres, and ive got a question about them before you do a race.
In training up to an event they are glued on. Should you remove the glue and tape
them on before a race?? (for the ease of removing if you get a puncture!) or have
them glued on for the race?? I do understand that the tape is not as safe as glue
at high speed or corners.
Thank you
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To be honest clinchers are a safer bet despite the small weight (and performance?) penalty. I now see tubulars as only being feasible in a cycling event where there are spare wheels available, as what Juleso is the cold truth!
However how often do you puncture? And when you do - you're dead as far as winning is concerned.
If you agree with this then glue them on - its much safer and if you do pucture walk home and live to fight another day...?
Guess you could glue the tyre and leave an inch glue-less, just the same im guessing but a bit more secure??
I guess i'll give it a few months trial then make my mind up. Thanks again
Thats good to hear... what tape is the better to use? Is Velox Jantex De Luxe rim tape any good?
What have you been using?