Steve Freides
12-31-1969, 08:00 PM
"KV" <kvaughn3@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:XJ9Ti.1478$od4.1249@trnddc04...
> I'm new to tubulars and have a question about carrying a spare-is it
> necessary to preglue the spare, and if so, how is it best to carry it?
> Or, can you put the spare on using the residual glue on the rim-would
> this allow you to continue with the ride/race, or are you pretty much
> done and have to limp back? Any pointers/opinions appreciated.
Given that you didn't ask about the value or lack thereof of tubulars
and got that debate, anyway, I'll try to answer your question without
the debate.
Yes, carry a spare.
Yes, your spare should be pre-glued. Best if you ride one a bit, take
it off, and use it as your spare. If you repair your tubulars, one of
those is perfect as a spare. (I used to use a place called Tire Alert
to repair mine in batches, but I've ridden little enough and have enough
spares that I haven't had to use them lately.) If your spare is _not_
preglued, you'll still get a little adhesion but not much, and you'd be
best to take it easy when braking and cornering. (Yes, I've done this,
but only on a training ride, yes the tire rolled some but not enough to
hurt me or it.)
I always folded mine up and stuck it at the back of my saddle, sitting
mostly between the rails and sticking out the back some, held in place
with an old toe strap and usually a rubber band or another toe strap to
help keep the tire folded.
A previously glued spare ought to hold pretty well, let's say almost but
not quite as good as a freshly glued tire.
Hope that helps.
Oh, rec.bicycles.tech would be a good place to ask this one, IMHO, so
I'll add it to your list.
-S-
news:XJ9Ti.1478$od4.1249@trnddc04...
> I'm new to tubulars and have a question about carrying a spare-is it
> necessary to preglue the spare, and if so, how is it best to carry it?
> Or, can you put the spare on using the residual glue on the rim-would
> this allow you to continue with the ride/race, or are you pretty much
> done and have to limp back? Any pointers/opinions appreciated.
Given that you didn't ask about the value or lack thereof of tubulars
and got that debate, anyway, I'll try to answer your question without
the debate.
Yes, carry a spare.
Yes, your spare should be pre-glued. Best if you ride one a bit, take
it off, and use it as your spare. If you repair your tubulars, one of
those is perfect as a spare. (I used to use a place called Tire Alert
to repair mine in batches, but I've ridden little enough and have enough
spares that I haven't had to use them lately.) If your spare is _not_
preglued, you'll still get a little adhesion but not much, and you'd be
best to take it easy when braking and cornering. (Yes, I've done this,
but only on a training ride, yes the tire rolled some but not enough to
hurt me or it.)
I always folded mine up and stuck it at the back of my saddle, sitting
mostly between the rails and sticking out the back some, held in place
with an old toe strap and usually a rubber band or another toe strap to
help keep the tire folded.
A previously glued spare ought to hold pretty well, let's say almost but
not quite as good as a freshly glued tire.
Hope that helps.
Oh, rec.bicycles.tech would be a good place to ask this one, IMHO, so
I'll add it to your list.
-S-