Hopefully this won't turn into a discussion on the merit of tubs vs clinchers, or that gluing is the only way ahead. So, I know that adhesion hysteresis is historically the reason that glue gives better Crr over tape i.e. it provides a more uniform & constant adhesion. So the theory goes. Now for Tri removing a well glued tyre can be a nightmare, so what to do. Historically I've used Jantex 76 âalloyâ tape on Zipp rims, and Iâve had good results in all weathers; it's certainly a lot thinner than the old white stuff.
Iâm considering a âhybridâ method. Get the tape on the rim, and really make sure itâs 100% adhered, heat it with a hair dryer, and then inflate a tub on it, leave for a day or two to 'cure' (backing tape on). Then apply a very thin layer or two of glue to the tyre (Mastic Pro) then mount, hoping the glue will have flex to conform & give that 100% uniform bond throughout to reduce adhesion hysteresis losses....but you still have the tape against the wheel if you need to get it off in a hurry.
What do you think?
29 years and counting
Iâm considering a âhybridâ method. Get the tape on the rim, and really make sure itâs 100% adhered, heat it with a hair dryer, and then inflate a tub on it, leave for a day or two to 'cure' (backing tape on). Then apply a very thin layer or two of glue to the tyre (Mastic Pro) then mount, hoping the glue will have flex to conform & give that 100% uniform bond throughout to reduce adhesion hysteresis losses....but you still have the tape against the wheel if you need to get it off in a hurry.
What do you think?
29 years and counting