Rolled my tubies at CX practice - need advice - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T04:45:24Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/rolled-my-tubies-at-cx-practice-need-advice?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A110205&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat kind of glue did you use…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-29:1198434:Comment:1103652011-09-29T06:25:10.172Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
What kind of glue did you use? Both tape and no tape method work well, but I find a pretty thick sloppy coat at the end helps fill the gaps too. Also the thing is that wider (34) actual are actually harder to glue properly on road rims since the round profiles don't match very well.<br />
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I can't wait until someone actually builds a cx-specific tubular rim. There are many great wide rims out there labeled for cx, but they are actually all designed for road tires.
What kind of glue did you use? Both tape and no tape method work well, but I find a pretty thick sloppy coat at the end helps fill the gaps too. Also the thing is that wider (34) actual are actually harder to glue properly on road rims since the round profiles don't match very well.<br />
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I can't wait until someone actually builds a cx-specific tubular rim. There are many great wide rims out there labeled for cx, but they are actually all designed for road tires. My Belgian tape just arrived…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-28:1198434:Comment:1102052011-09-28T16:46:58.410ZRocket88https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Rocket88
<p>My Belgian tape just arrived today! In addition to not using the tape last time, my glue may have been old (I don't think the local shop goes through it quickly). So, take two this week with tape and fresh glue. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>My Belgian tape just arrived today! In addition to not using the tape last time, my glue may have been old (I don't think the local shop goes through it quickly). So, take two this week with tape and fresh glue. Thanks for the advice.</p> I use the Belgian tape method…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-28:1198434:Comment:1101062011-09-28T15:38:57.046ZMike Szwayahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeSzwaya
<p>I use the <a href="http://www.cxmagazine.com/taping-gluing-tubulars-belgian" target="_blank">Belgian tape method</a>. 2 layers glue. Belgian tape, one more of glue and then mount. I think cyclocrossworld has the tape.</p>
<p>I'm 200# like you and have rolled a few over the years. I think we put a little more pressure on the glue job than most, especially when it starts getting hard and bouncy. I have felt the belgian method is a little more reliable than just 2-3 layers of glue alone.…</p>
<p>I use the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cxmagazine.com/taping-gluing-tubulars-belgian">Belgian tape method</a>. 2 layers glue. Belgian tape, one more of glue and then mount. I think cyclocrossworld has the tape.</p>
<p>I'm 200# like you and have rolled a few over the years. I think we put a little more pressure on the glue job than most, especially when it starts getting hard and bouncy. I have felt the belgian method is a little more reliable than just 2-3 layers of glue alone. </p>
<p>I don't know your riding style but Jared has a point, you will need to learn to be a little lighter on the wheels. With our weight, we can't just ramble over everything and expect the bike to hold up. Transitions can be particularly tough. Good luck.</p> There's very little excuse fo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-23:1198434:Comment:1093782011-09-23T00:53:21.078ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
There's very little excuse for rolling a tubular. It's a gluing issue, not a riding issue.
There's very little excuse for rolling a tubular. It's a gluing issue, not a riding issue. learn to be "easier" on your…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-22:1198434:Comment:1091732011-09-22T23:05:12.075ZJaredhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Jared
<p>learn to be "easier" on your wheels. If you are not "light" on the wheels... you will roll</p>
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<p>Don't push the wheels from the side into corners, let them roll through. If you are abrupt with them, they will roll</p>
<p>learn to be "easier" on your wheels. If you are not "light" on the wheels... you will roll</p>
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<p>Don't push the wheels from the side into corners, let them roll through. If you are abrupt with them, they will roll</p> Thanks for the link. As luck…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-22:1198434:Comment:1092682011-09-22T18:43:03.502ZRocket88https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Rocket88
Thanks for the link. As luck would have it the instructions I followed (from road bike action) were the same as Stu's. The only thing I might have missed is that the 3M cleaner does have some naphtha (along with a bunch of non-oily solvents like xylene, toluene, etc) - maybe a final cleaning with alcohol would have been in order prior to gluing?
Thanks for the link. As luck would have it the instructions I followed (from road bike action) were the same as Stu's. The only thing I might have missed is that the 3M cleaner does have some naphtha (along with a bunch of non-oily solvents like xylene, toluene, etc) - maybe a final cleaning with alcohol would have been in order prior to gluing? http://web.archive.org/web/20…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-22:1198434:Comment:1093702011-09-22T18:25:05.151ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
<p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20090131073400/http://cyclocrossworld.com/Tech.cfm?Action=Edit&MenuKey=3&theKey=46&ShowDisabled=0" target="_blank">http://web.archive.org/web/20090131073400/http://cyclocrossworld.com/Tech.cfm?Action=Edit&MenuKey=3&theKey=46&ShowDisabled=0</a></p>
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<p>There's a video too but I find the written directions easier. Follow them to the T, it's the definitive method.</p>
<p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20090131073400/http://cyclocrossworld.com/Tech.cfm?Action=Edit&MenuKey=3&theKey=46&ShowDisabled=0" target="_blank">http://web.archive.org/web/20090131073400/http://cyclocrossworld.com/Tech.cfm?Action=Edit&MenuKey=3&theKey=46&ShowDisabled=0</a></p>
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<p>There's a video too but I find the written directions easier. Follow them to the T, it's the definitive method.</p>