Tubular tires insight wanted

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Permalink Reply by Tim Akers on March 30, 2012 at 5:13am

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Permalink Reply by J.D. Kimple on March 17, 2012 at 1:34pm

My understanding is the PDX tubies are sealed so no extras there. Ben Berden, Ryan Trebon and others raced that tire all year so I'm guessing it makes a great all-round tire.

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Permalink Reply by Dannyboy21 on March 17, 2012 at 4:49pm

Thanks everyone, and by the way, I did have the Guinness today ... 5 pints worth so the belly is hard to see over right about now. Erin Go Bragh!

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Permalink Reply by Cross Minded on March 19, 2012 at 6:40pm

I liked the Challenge Grifo's as an all around tire, but I wanted to get some Fango's they have a more aggressive tread for loose conditions. They might work better as an all rounder  Check http://worldclasscycles.com/cyclocross_tires_cart.htm for tires they have some good prices. 

Challenge has a polyester casing, they don't rot like cotton casings but still a good idea to seal the side walls adds some protection and cuts. The Clements don't need to be sealed and they are still pretty tough 

The PDX and Litmus are mud tires they have good traction but will be a little slower because of the taller nobs, though Clement is supposed to come out with an all rounder tire this year .

This is a good videos form Stu for sealing tires and one for gluing 

http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/How-To_bc_6.html

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Permalink Reply by Dannyboy21 on March 29, 2012 at 5:06pm

Okay, got the tires mounted on the rims and now will coat the sidewalls. I understand tent floor sealer and aqua seal wetsuit repair are two choices to do this.

I already have a big tube of Trident Brand black neoprene cement for my wetsuit. Will this suffice in place of the aqua seal?

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