Lightweight tubs

[shawnb]

I'm building a bike as light as I can, it will have tubulars and I've seen these tyres are the lightest by far:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vittoria-Pist ... 231ac6b60d

Of course it states they are track tyres. Would they hold up to infrequent light sunday rides on good surfaces? is the issue that there is next to no rubber and in turn quick to wear out? that wouldn't matter with the very low miles they would get.

If yes, I still have to get over the price :shock:

Shame there doesn't appear to be any nos mid '80's vittorias about.

 

[Old Ned]

You've just missed some.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... highlight=

I still have a Pista CS Seta 5 1/2 oz if you're interested?

 

[Midlife]

Looking back at the 70's I wouldn't dare use silk track tubs on the road as they were designed for wooden boards. Even the concrete volodromes made people think twice

Shaun

 

[orbeas]

Light tubs

Looking back at the 70's I wouldn't dare use silk track tubs on the road as they were designed for wooden boards. Even the concrete volodromes made people think twice

Shaun

think most of the TT lads especially Alf Engers rode silk 6 oz track tubs, the road version were 8oz and they made a lovely noise as you rode along...

 

[argonsixar]

I often used Wolber Pista tubs for riding 10 mile TTs. Never rode them in the wet or on anything other than A roads. Had very few problems. But then I was 65 Kilos wringing wet so not exactly putting them under stress.

 

[Midlife]

True. Engers, Cottington, Payne, McQeeen and the like road lightweight tubs

Not many of us in Hull Thursday Road Club did though LOL

Shaun

 

[half cog]

tubs

Have a look at tufo elite jet. 160gms and a puncture resistant belt as well.I have been running tufo on the road now for a few years with no problems at all. First class tubs
Regards
Peter

 

[shawnb]

You've just missed some.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... highlight=

I still have a Pista CS Seta 5 1/2 oz if you're interested?

I know, imagine if you can the vision of me kicking myself the other day

Is it just the one or a pair you have left?
Shawn.

 

[shawnb]

Re: tubs

Have a look at tufo elite jet. 160gms and a puncture resistant belt as well.I have been running tufo on the road now for a few years with no problems at all. First class tubs
Regards
Peter

Thanks, that's a great weight but I forgot to add they need to look period with a gumwall.
Shawn.

 

[shawnb]

Thanks for the other replies. Am I right in thinking it's dodgy using pista tubs on the road is just down to the fact they have next to no tread? I would only be using them lightly on good surfaces and of course never in the wet. Oh, I don't weigh alot, I'm a skinny racing snake too