Skip to main content

All Questions

Tagged with
4 votes
1 answer
165 views

How long can I leave tubular glue to dry on carbon rims?

I have some Continental Sprinter tubular tyres to glue onto some carbon rims. I have bought Continental carbon rim cement and the tyres have been stretching at 140 psi on the rims for a few days (>...
Swifty's user avatar
  • 12.9k
4 votes
1 answer
121 views

Tubular glue remover for CARBON

Trying to find a tubular glue remover that won't eat carbon. Acetone is a no (unless very dilute??) and apparently so is the top brand that claims to be carbon safe (see picture). Any ideas?
JenkemSuperfan's user avatar
3 votes
2 answers
269 views

I need 27 x 1 1/4" sew up tires

What is the new teminology for 27" x 1 1/4" sew ups? There are so many new sizes. It seem like 32-630 would be right, but I can't find any that arn't clinchers. I need new sew ups for my ...
Warren's user avatar
  • 31
10 votes
2 answers
1k views

How do tubular sizing standards actually work?

Clincher sizing standards use the diameter of the bead and bead seat along with rules for where to measure and the dimensional profile of the bead and bead seat. Tubulars don't have beads or bead ...
Nathan Knutson's user avatar
6 votes
1 answer
379 views

Does my rear tubular tire need to be replaced?

Does my rear tubular tire need to be replaced? It still holds air but I am concerned about my ride safety
Drewskiii's user avatar
0 votes
3 answers
4k views

Can I use a Tubular tyre in a Clincher rim?

Just tried it - my trekking clincher rim was too deep, so have to use 4 layers of tape to keep side out of rim, but then tubular started to travel forward even during slow acceleration. Would you try ...
Jan's user avatar
  • 344