Tubular tires insight wanted - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T08:17:12Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/tubular-tires-insight-wanted?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A126470&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is why I love the mavic…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1267122012-03-30T12:13:05.985ZTim Akershttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimAkers
This is why I love the mavic mp3 program!
This is why I love the mavic mp3 program! Okay, got the tires mounted o…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-30:1198434:Comment:1268472012-03-30T00:06:34.138ZDannyboy21https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Dannyboy21
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.<br />
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I already have a big tube of Trident Brand black neoprene cement for my wetsuit. Will this suffice in place of the aqua seal?
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.<br />
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I already have a big tube of Trident Brand black neoprene cement for my wetsuit. Will this suffice in place of the aqua seal? I liked the Challenge Grifo's…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-20:1198434:Comment:1264252012-03-20T01:40:10.957ZCross Mindedhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/crossminded
<p>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 <a href="http://worldclasscycles.com/cyclocross_tires_cart.htm">http://worldclasscycles.com/cyclocross_tires_cart.htm</a> for tires they have some good prices. </p>
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<p>Challenge has a polyester casing, they don't rot like cotton casings but still a good idea to seal the side walls adds some…</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://worldclasscycles.com/cyclocross_tires_cart.htm">http://worldclasscycles.com/cyclocross_tires_cart.htm</a> for tires they have some good prices. </p>
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<p>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 </p>
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<p>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 .</p>
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<p>This is a good videos form Stu for sealing tires and one for gluing </p>
<p><a href="http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/How-To_bc_6.html">http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/How-To_bc_6.html</a></p>
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<p></p> Thanks everyone, and by the w…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-17:1198434:Comment:1266572012-03-17T23:49:01.116ZDannyboy21https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Dannyboy21
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!
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! My understanding is the PDX t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-17:1198434:Comment:1264912012-03-17T20:34:51.378ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
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.
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. Wise reply ... and great advi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-16:1198434:Comment:1264852012-03-16T21:42:05.957ZDannyboy21https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Dannyboy21
Wise reply ... and great advice for life in general. I have never bought a new car.
Wise reply ... and great advice for life in general. I have never bought a new car. The old saying goes, don't ra…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-16:1198434:Comment:1264142012-03-16T21:32:38.050ZJohn Mansellhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JohnMansell
<p>The old saying goes, don't race it, if you can't replace it. I race on carbon wheels and I break carbon wheels. If I had some wheels that were near and dear to me, I would not race them. Everything I race on, I expect to break. No cabon seatpost or handle bar, they break to often.</p>
<p>The old saying goes, don't race it, if you can't replace it. I race on carbon wheels and I break carbon wheels. If I had some wheels that were near and dear to me, I would not race them. Everything I race on, I expect to break. No cabon seatpost or handle bar, they break to often.</p> Okay, actually saw that this…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-16:1198434:Comment:1264842012-03-16T17:11:28.284ZDannyboy21https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Dannyboy21
Okay, actually saw that this morning and it seemed to be the better choice.<br />
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I saw what you commented on someone else's discussion that "brake pads are the least of one's worries with carbon rims". I just bought carbon wheels for my cross bike, but was actually thinking of putting tubular hoops on my Ksyrium SLs. If you pose a strong argument against carbon wheels for cross I might go back to the rebuilding the Mavic's idea. I could always put the Am Classics on wife's bike or sell them to a…
Okay, actually saw that this morning and it seemed to be the better choice.<br />
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I saw what you commented on someone else's discussion that "brake pads are the least of one's worries with carbon rims". I just bought carbon wheels for my cross bike, but was actually thinking of putting tubular hoops on my Ksyrium SLs. If you pose a strong argument against carbon wheels for cross I might go back to the rebuilding the Mavic's idea. I could always put the Am Classics on wife's bike or sell them to a friend. Let me know what you think Doc. Skip the the aqua seal, tent…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-16:1198434:Comment:1264062012-03-16T12:58:11.282ZJohn Mansellhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JohnMansell
<p>Skip the the aqua seal, tent seal is better. Its urethane, much thinner and takes several coats. </p>
<p>Skip the the aqua seal, tent seal is better. Its urethane, much thinner and takes several coats. </p> Yes, you have to aqua seal du…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-16:1198434:Comment:1265522012-03-16T12:05:20.687ZSimon Jhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SimonJ406
<p>Yes, you have to aqua seal dugast tires, not sure about challenge - and yes, its the same stuff as the wetsuit repair.</p>
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<p>You can get it at cyclocrossworld.com for 7 bucks a tube.</p>
<p>Yes, you have to aqua seal dugast tires, not sure about challenge - and yes, its the same stuff as the wetsuit repair.</p>
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<p>You can get it at cyclocrossworld.com for 7 bucks a tube.</p>