Iwasgoodonce
Old School Grand Master
Hi all, I now find myself guardian of an early 80s Gazelle TT bike. It has one 700C and a 650C tubular tyre set up. This is new to me. This is what I know:
Pro's still use these (sponsorships permitting) as they offer lower weight and reduced rolling resistance.
They are glued to the rim either with proper glue in a tin or double sided sticky tape which many consider to be the work of satan.
What I don't know:
What happens if you pucture out on the road? Will a mobile phone be the only practical option?
Once punctured, how are they repaired?
Can a numpty get one on a rim so that it stays there?
How the flinking blip do I pump up the tyre of a carbon disc whell that only has a small cut out of one side of the wheel?!!?
Thanks, as ever, in advance.
Pro's still use these (sponsorships permitting) as they offer lower weight and reduced rolling resistance.
They are glued to the rim either with proper glue in a tin or double sided sticky tape which many consider to be the work of satan.
What I don't know:
What happens if you pucture out on the road? Will a mobile phone be the only practical option?
Once punctured, how are they repaired?
Can a numpty get one on a rim so that it stays there?
How the flinking blip do I pump up the tyre of a carbon disc whell that only has a small cut out of one side of the wheel?!!?
Thanks, as ever, in advance.