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Tubulars anyone?

Message #469 of 1265 |

Anyone plan on riding tubulars for this years double? I would like
to, and if another rider is, then we can probably ride with one spare
each.

Bruce

Wed May 8, 2002 2:40 pm

"brucekwells" <bkwells@...>

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Message #469 of 1265 |

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Anyone plan on riding tubulars for this years double? I would like to, and if another rider is, then we can probably ride with one spare each. Bruce...	brucekwells	May 8, 2002 2:41 pm
Hey tubulars, that's a great idea! I know a good place we can go "tubing" along the Housatonic! If it's as hot as the 2000 double, that will work out well, B...	Barbara Kingsborough twsister@...	May 9, 2002 11:58 am
Hey Bruce, I asked you about tubulars last year and you recommended against them. Whats the deal? Anyway, I would like to try them but I dont have tubular...	charles campbell kirkcampbell33@...	May 9, 2002 2:46 pm
... The big advantage is extremely light weight wheels. Clincher wheels are 300-400 or more grams heavier than tubular wheel sets, plus the tube tire combo is...	bkwells@... brucekwells	May 10, 2002 1:57 am
Bruce, Thanks for the informative reply. If you get a flat with them dont you have to glue on the new tire and wait for it to dry? Or can you just patch it. ...	charles campbell kirkcampbell33@...	May 10, 2002 12:15 pm
... Yes, you have to peel off the old tire and put on a new one. You don't glue it, but rather use the glue on the rim. I should be faster than changing the...	bkwells@... brucekwells	May 11, 2002 1:47 am