What kind of race flat fix/kit is available for a tubular tire on a disc? I have Pit Stop for my front tubular, but I don't think I can use that for the disc wheel due to needing the crack pipe to inflate the disc. Am I just going to have to play roulette and hope my tubular disc doesn't flat?
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Re: Tubular tire on a disc [cestmoi]
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cestmoi wrote:
What kind of race flat fix/kit is available for a tubular tire on a disc? I have Pit Stop for my front tubular, but I don't think I can use that for the disc wheel due to needing the crack pipe to inflate the disc. Am I just going to have to play roulette and hope my tubular disc doesn't flat?Put sealant in and carry a lightweight spare. I use a Vittoria Corsa speed as my spare - 220gms, some people use track tubs, like Tufo, which weigh about 130gms, almost half the weight as a can of pitstop.
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [cestmoi]
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Caffe Latex is a similar product of emergency sealant but it dispenses from a flexible plastic tube; that’s what I use
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Re: Tubular tire on a disc [zedzded]
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cestmoi wrote:
What kind of race flat fix/kit is available for a tubular tire on a disc? I have Pit Stop for my front tubular, but I don't think I can use that for the disc wheel due to needing the crack pipe to inflate the disc. Am I just going to have to play roulette and hope my tubular disc doesn't flat?Put sealant in and carry a lightweight spare. I use a Vittoria Corsa speed as my spare - 220gms, some people use track tubs, like Tufo, which weigh about 130gms, almost half the weight as a can of pitstop.
Thanks. the other bad thing about this is getting a flat tubular off. I just replaced my old one and getting the old tire off was HELL. Any tips on this as well?
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [iank]
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iank wrote:
Caffe Latex is a similar product of emergency sealant but it dispenses from a flexible plastic tube; that’s what I useAh yes - I forgot about this solution. Thanks. Have you ever used this? Does it work well?
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [cestmoi]
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cestmoi wrote:
zedzded wrote:
cestmoi wrote:
What kind of race flat fix/kit is available for a tubular tire on a disc? I have Pit Stop for my front tubular, but I don't think I can use that for the disc wheel due to needing the crack pipe to inflate the disc. Am I just going to have to play roulette and hope my tubular disc doesn't flat?Put sealant in and carry a lightweight spare. I use a Vittoria Corsa speed as my spare - 220gms, some people use track tubs, like Tufo, which weigh about 130gms, almost half the weight as a can of pitstop.
Thanks. the other bad thing about this is getting a flat tubular off. I just replaced my old one and getting the old tire off was HELL. Any tips on this as well?
I changed my tub in 46s, I'll show you then video when I can find it. I was using tape though. I'm now using glue, but carry a razor blade. I wouldn't expect it take longer than 2 mins in a race with a glued tub.
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [zedzded]
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cestmoi wrote:
zedzded wrote:
cestmoi wrote:
What kind of race flat fix/kit is available for a tubular tire on a disc? I have Pit Stop for my front tubular, but I don't think I can use that for the disc wheel due to needing the crack pipe to inflate the disc. Am I just going to have to play roulette and hope my tubular disc doesn't flat?Put sealant in and carry a lightweight spare. I use a Vittoria Corsa speed as my spare - 220gms, some people use track tubs, like Tufo, which weigh about 130gms, almost half the weight as a can of pitstop.
Thanks. the other bad thing about this is getting a flat tubular off. I just replaced my old one and getting the old tire off was HELL. Any tips on this as well?
I changed my tub in 46s, I'll show you then video when I can find it. I was using tape though. I'm now using glue, but carry a razor blade. I wouldn't expect it take longer than 2 mins in a race with a glued tub.
Cool - would appreciate a link to your video, THANKS!
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [cestmoi]
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Re: Tubular tire on a disc [zedzded]
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I love the get up your in! Do you find the Ugg boots have poor aero properties?
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [Shambolic]
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Shambolic wrote:
I love the get up your in! Do you find the Ugg boots have poor aero properties?ha ha yeah it was winter and I'd just finished swim training, freezing my ass off! ugg boots + beanie are the best.
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [zedzded]
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I have a couple of similar questions. I am looking to run a tub disc on the back in an upcoming 70.3 race. my front wheel will be a clincher (either tubeless or normal).
Are there any disadvantages or pitfalls of running a tub and a clincher?
Are there any disadvantages or pitfalls of running a tub and a clincher?
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [Robijo11]
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Robijo11 wrote:
I have a couple of similar questions. I am looking to run a tub disc on the back in an upcoming 70.3 race. my front wheel will be a clincher (either tubeless or normal). Are there any disadvantages or pitfalls of running a tub and a clincher?
Not really other than carrying spares i.e tub and tube. But as I said get a track tub, they weigh next to nothing and fold up small.
Re: Tubular tire on a disc [zedzded]
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So the only disadvantage is carrying double spares?
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So the only disadvantage is carrying double spares?Yeah more or less. I suppose there could be some issue with different tyre pressure or whatever, but probably insignificant.