Clincher Rec's? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T21:16:17Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/clincher-rec-s?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A157832&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat...I have 3 LBS's and I'…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-30:1198434:Comment:1583622014-09-30T14:08:32.626ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Great...I have 3 LBS's and I'll bet the one that is really into cross will have a different take. I"m going stop by there today if I have time to grab 3 tubes.</p>
<p>Great...I have 3 LBS's and I'll bet the one that is really into cross will have a different take. I"m going stop by there today if I have time to grab 3 tubes.</p> Great advice, Kris. While I s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-30:1198434:Comment:1580952014-09-30T14:08:28.836ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Great advice, Kris. While I shied away from latex initially, your observations are spot on.</p>
<p>Currently running that set up (with a bit of sealant) in a PDX front/ Slant Six rear combo and can lower the pressure to where I can really rail corners. Currently no desire to go to tubulars.</p>
<p>Great advice, Kris. While I shied away from latex initially, your observations are spot on.</p>
<p>Currently running that set up (with a bit of sealant) in a PDX front/ Slant Six rear combo and can lower the pressure to where I can really rail corners. Currently no desire to go to tubulars.</p> Timmy, your LBS guy doesn't u…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-30:1198434:Comment:1580012014-09-30T13:51:50.769ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>Timmy, your LBS guy doesn't understand the different properties latex brings to the table then. It does take a bit more care and handling during install but, nothing crazy. Latex is typically what is used inside tubulars (every high end race tire has them except the Clements, which are vulcanized and don't use a tube, we are talking $100+ tires). They use them for a reason. They stretch and conform significantly better than butyl. So a pressure that might cause a butyl tube to pinch…</p>
<p>Timmy, your LBS guy doesn't understand the different properties latex brings to the table then. It does take a bit more care and handling during install but, nothing crazy. Latex is typically what is used inside tubulars (every high end race tire has them except the Clements, which are vulcanized and don't use a tube, we are talking $100+ tires). They use them for a reason. They stretch and conform significantly better than butyl. So a pressure that might cause a butyl tube to pinch (because it isn't able to stretch enough to avoid the rim impact cutting a hole in it) should not pinch a latex tube. I've been able to run latex tubes in clinchers to the point where the tire is squirming on me and folding over, without pinching. YMMV, but they are a relatively inexpensive option. </p> Sweet. Thanks. I'll grab so…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-30:1198434:Comment:1582522014-09-30T12:19:44.145ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Sweet. Thanks. I'll grab some next time I am at LBS..pretty sure they carry them.</p>
<p>Sweet. Thanks. I'll grab some next time I am at LBS..pretty sure they carry them.</p> Latex tube recommendation was…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-29:1198434:Comment:1583532014-09-29T19:36:41.387ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Latex tube recommendation was right on. Also, you can remove the valve core and add about an ounce or two of sealant (such as Stan's, CaffeLatex, etc.) This way you could pinch the tube and still keep riding, but if the pinch is a bigger tear than it might not seal. </p>
<p>Latex tube recommendation was right on. Also, you can remove the valve core and add about an ounce or two of sealant (such as Stan's, CaffeLatex, etc.) This way you could pinch the tube and still keep riding, but if the pinch is a bigger tear than it might not seal. </p> Will do Kris..I mentioned tha…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-29:1198434:Comment:1582442014-09-29T13:51:51.048ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Will do Kris..I mentioned that to my LBS guy and he REALLY did not like latex. His opinion was that they are more likely to puncture/rupture, so I bought regular butyl tubes.</p>
<p>I'll grab some latex tubes next and see how that goes.</p>
<p>Will do Kris..I mentioned that to my LBS guy and he REALLY did not like latex. His opinion was that they are more likely to puncture/rupture, so I bought regular butyl tubes.</p>
<p>I'll grab some latex tubes next and see how that goes.</p> Do yourself a favor and get y…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-29:1198434:Comment:1583452014-09-29T13:48:14.819ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>Do yourself a favor and get yourself some latex tubes. They are 3X the price, but seriously reduce your chance of pinch flats. </p>
<p>Do yourself a favor and get yourself some latex tubes. They are 3X the price, but seriously reduce your chance of pinch flats. </p> Standard Butyl tubes lightly…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-29:1198434:Comment:1582432014-09-29T13:39:52.162ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Standard Butyl tubes lightly coated in baby ppwder. Yesterday I went back out on new tubes and rode for an hour at 50 and 45 psi with no issues and what I thought was fair to good traction. Headed back out to MTB trails today to see how they do at 45 and and 40 psi.</p>
<p>Standard Butyl tubes lightly coated in baby ppwder. Yesterday I went back out on new tubes and rode for an hour at 50 and 45 psi with no issues and what I thought was fair to good traction. Headed back out to MTB trails today to see how they do at 45 and and 40 psi.</p> Type of tube? Butyl or latex?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-29:1198434:Comment:1580882014-09-29T13:36:00.914ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>Type of tube? Butyl or latex?</p>
<p>Type of tube? Butyl or latex?</p> Fail Today on cross track. Pi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-27:1198434:Comment:1579842014-09-27T23:42:42.404ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
Fail Today on cross track. Pinch flat at 35 psi. Spare repaired tube not repaired well enough. Back to the drawing board. Maybe 33c and 40 psi.
Fail Today on cross track. Pinch flat at 35 psi. Spare repaired tube not repaired well enough. Back to the drawing board. Maybe 33c and 40 psi.