theDude
Maximum Pace
- Oct 7, 2011
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I've not had tubular tires before, wondering how people work with them in a couple of cases.
1. Tires mounted on wheel. I've got some Vittoria corsecxsomethingoranother which seem to have latex tubes, so they obviously lose pressure relatively quickly. I don't/won't use these as daily riders so don't plan to be pumping them up every day. I usually store my bike on a rack (wheels off the ground) so that would keep them from getting all flat and bent out of shape, but likely will eventually have some other wheels on them so then what should I do with the wheels? Hang them as the best option? Should they never go flat as a rule or no big deal if there is no sealant (or whatever it is called) inside?
2. Spare tire. At Ys they pumped up the tire a bit to help it keep shape (before stuffing in a bag?). Fair enough, I suppose. But as a spare, if I carry it I will fold it up and try to get as much of the air out of it. Is this all right? Can I leave it folded up (like the 'cheaper' ones at the shop)? Or should I return it to a O shape after a ride with it in my jersey pocket?
Thanks.....
1. Tires mounted on wheel. I've got some Vittoria corsecxsomethingoranother which seem to have latex tubes, so they obviously lose pressure relatively quickly. I don't/won't use these as daily riders so don't plan to be pumping them up every day. I usually store my bike on a rack (wheels off the ground) so that would keep them from getting all flat and bent out of shape, but likely will eventually have some other wheels on them so then what should I do with the wheels? Hang them as the best option? Should they never go flat as a rule or no big deal if there is no sealant (or whatever it is called) inside?
2. Spare tire. At Ys they pumped up the tire a bit to help it keep shape (before stuffing in a bag?). Fair enough, I suppose. But as a spare, if I carry it I will fold it up and try to get as much of the air out of it. Is this all right? Can I leave it folded up (like the 'cheaper' ones at the shop)? Or should I return it to a O shape after a ride with it in my jersey pocket?
Thanks.....