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Tubular for daily use – Any thoughts?

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  • April 4, 2013 at 9:41 pm #18408
    AWP

    I’ve decided to give tubulars a go. I’m after a 25C tyre to use on a regular (nearly daily) basis. I was looking at the Schwalbe Ultremo HT but I’m concerned that the latex tube will mean I have to pump them before every use.

    Will that be the case?

    Others I’ve looked at are:

    Tufo Elite Ride 25
    Vittoria Corsa CX

    Can anyone give me any advice on a suitable option, possibly from the list above?

    Many thanks.

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  • April 8, 2013 at 9:26 pm #726079
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    mhtt

    AWP wrote:
    Do you loose a lot

    AWP wrote:

    Do you loose a lot of air when using latex tubes?

    About 10-15PSI per day with tyres up to pressure to start with

    April 5, 2013 at 10:06 am #726077
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    AWP

    Thanks for the input.
    I was
    Thanks for the input.

    I was initially keen on the Tufo’s but I’ve heard that they are a very hard ride. Could this be true?

    I ride Conti 4 Season 25C at the moment with Conti inners; will the Tufos be better than them for quality of ride?

    I don’t intend to carry a spare as I will use something like Tufo sealant. I’m not sure if that only works on Tufo tyres though.

    Do you loose a lot of air when using latex tubes?

    April 5, 2013 at 7:18 am #726075
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    mattsccm

    You may find that the biggest
    You may find that the biggest worry is worry!
    In the early 80’s we used tubs a lot more as the supply/choice of clincher’s was small. As you all carried a spare it you had enough in a group to have a puncture at both ends without carrying two. Now you will be on your own and in theory….
    Having said that I think tub punctures are a lot less likely. Smacking ruts doesn’t matter so much.

    April 4, 2013 at 11:02 pm #726073
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    gralegav

    I’ve done over 2000kms on
    I’ve done over 2000kms on Tufo elite 25s in wet and dry (but not the depths of winter), including commuting. They have been outstanding, no problems and they seem to cut up far less than the Vittorias. Have got through two Corsas on the front, still got the same Tufo elite on the rear! Maybe slightly less grippy than the Corsas, but not that much in it.

    April 4, 2013 at 11:00 pm #726071
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    RichTheRoadie

    Do you not pump your tyres up
    Do you not pump your tyres up before every use anyway? You really should…

    Tubs rock. I use mine daily. You puncture less anyway, and because you can ride in a flat they’re less of an issue to begin with. Then there’s the fact that you (generally) flat less to start with, and because you carry a pre-glued tub (remember, it’s contact adhesive so the glue ‘dries’ to the touch but still sticks on contact with the old glue on the rim) you can always change a flat if you have to (and doing so is as easy as changing a clincher – you have to trust me on this one as you only realise once you have to do it). Of course you can also carry sealant.

    If you want to try it out, get some Ksyrium tub wheels (or el cheapo second hand ones) that you can easily sell to a CX racer if you decide they’re not for you. Use Schwalbe Milanos or Vittoria Rally tyres to get the hang of it – then upgrade once you’ve been sucked in… đŸ˜‰

    It’s worth it just for the ride quality.

    April 4, 2013 at 10:20 pm #726069
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    Leviathan

    I have always wondered if
    I have always wondered if tubs are any use to a regular rider and not just a Pro-only thing. I can’t imagine the inconvenience of fixing an inevitable flat and regluing the tyre without having a mechanic and support car following you all the time.
    Having never ridden on tubs I would love to know what advantage they bring and how significant is it?

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