Modern tubular tires.

[Rambler]

Thanks @Brian R. for the heads up on the black Friday sale, they have a great selection of tubulars on sale.

 

[Brian R.]

My two pairs of tires are on their way via DHL. I had to send them $48.28 CDN to cover customs duty to keep the shipment going, FYI. I don't know if US customers will have to pay duty but thought I'd mention it.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Extra payments imposed by the Government may be a Canadian thing. Tariffs used to be a greater revenue source in the U.S.

I was on that website earlier and instead of using terms like tubeless ready, (like for rims, not tires), I wish that they would just draw a picture of the tires profiles (cross section).
So it was a no-sale for me.

 

[Brian R.]

Extra payments imposed by the Government may be a Canadian thing. Tariffs used to be a greater revenue source in the U.S.

I was on that website earlier and instead of using terms like tubeless ready, (like for rims, not tires), I wish that they would just draw a picture of the tires profiles (cross section).
So it was a no-sale for me.

Look for the phrase "tubeless tubular" as seen in post #61 photo.

 

[RunGrampyRun]

Has anyone dealt with Robert Dean making tubulars?

 

[Gully]

Good thread! So did you guys use the tape or glue on the wood rims? And did you do anything to prep or clean the wood to accept the glue or tape?

 

[C M Gerlach]

I use tufo tape with good results......get them real clean. I use some stout hockey stick tape for spoke protection sometimes.
never had a failure.
I don't ride hard on old wheels though.....smooth and slow. Many of mine are fixed gear ....no brakes.. so, you know, ......ride as fast as you want to crash.
If I wanted to ride hard, I would glue.
Just my experience.

 

[Gully]

I got the Challenge Getaway Pro Tire 700 x 36 Tubulars and I can't get them close to going around the rim. Any ideas or just no bueno on 36s?

 

[WillWork4Parts]

I thought the same with the 40mm Strada Bianca tires, but from previous posts, it just sounds like they're that tough to install. When I get back to that bike, I plan on stretching mine to fit on an old beat up pair of rims first, before I mount them on my NOS Lobdell wood rims. I've heard letting them soak up some heat in the sun helps make them a bit more workable.

 

[Gully]

Yeah I'll wait for a hot sunny day and give it another shot.