tubular tyres
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hey all
new tubular wheels ordered
now need some views as to what rubber to use
they will be race day wheels and some once a month practise tt runs
so wanting fast smooth running
but not at stupidly expensive prices
longest ride on em will probably be 25mile tt for oly tri's
read about conti? Podiums they seem to have very good reviews and under 30 quid each
new tubular wheels ordered
now need some views as to what rubber to use
they will be race day wheels and some once a month practise tt runs
so wanting fast smooth running
but not at stupidly expensive prices
longest ride on em will probably be 25mile tt for oly tri's
read about conti? Podiums they seem to have very good reviews and under 30 quid each
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I use Conti Competitions as recommended to me by several people including Hussler - they greatly exceed my capabilities. Done several hundred K on them and I am happy with them.
Again my understanding is that the Podiums have less puncture resitance than the Competitions but there again can't have everything and from what you say you want them for seem ideal but I am a bit wimpish and went for the Competitions.
The next question you will face is which glue to use........
I use tape as its no mess and no faffing, the two tapes you will see the most reviews for are TUFO EXTREME and JANTEX. Ive used them both and find that TUFO tape is more solid and glues the tub better, Jantex is good but I just felt safer riding with the Tufo (psycological I think). The only draw back with TUFO is if you do puncture its slightly harder to remove damaged tub, you just need a bit more elbow grease.
In the end of the day I use a tape that I have 100% confidence in and when you're going flat out through corners you don't want to be thinking, "I hope my tyre dosn't roll off the rim......"
Might sound like a skin flint, but, they wont be getting that much use, and i'm not that good, (will only be second season of tri's next year) to warrant spending a fortune, but would like some decent ones,
Not really thought too much about fitting them and them coming off!!!
How hard are they to put on? seen you tube vids, would rather get someone who knows what they're doing to put em on.
How many times have you lot had them come off??
Other thing, carbon wheel brakes, do they feel different to normal alloy braking? Hear a lot said about braking with carbon rims
With a good set of pads there wont be too much difference in the braking performance in the between carbon and alloy. A poor set of pads will feel slightly "grabby" with a harsh initial bite, a good set of pads will be more sympathetic. Also a shit set of brakes will lunch the carbon braking surface a good set wont.