|   help-any suggestions on lightweight road tubulars? | nino
Nov 4, 2001 11:43 PM | | i`m finally getting serious about a lightweight tubular road-wheelset.american classic looks very promising...until now i was hesitating because those glued-on tubulars seemed too much of a hassle.but the wheels are so much lighter that i just HAVE to get such a wheelset.
now my question:
which tubular tire suits my needs best?lightweight for everyday use and not prone to flats (my clincher Conti supersonics flatted too often).any help is appreciated and also info on weights.
TUFO ? Jan Gerrit you can help me here as you are the Tufo-man...
CONTI olympics ?
VITTORIA?
others?
any suggestions on lightweight tubular wheels?i`m still uncertain on which one to get. |
| lighter= faster wear | str8dum
Nov 5, 2001 5:11 AM | | sure u can ride those light tufos. on the rough road u may get like 500 miles out of them. if they are race only wheels, they thats cool. if u r going to use them for training or everyday i'd suggest the vittoria corsa cx's, conti sprinters, veloflex criteriums. they weigh between 250 and 300g. they are all pretty flat free tubs. not too expensive. u realize that olympics cost over $200 each right and are a track tub. the really light tubs are for the track, are very narrow, and will wear very quickly on the road. |
| TUFOs come in different weights... | clary.
Nov 5, 2001 10:08 AM | | I boughts some TUFO S33 Special for $25 each at http://www.sdeals.com/system/index.html. The advertised weight was 260 grams but mine were closer to 280 grams. They are considered general road or training and are good value. Other TUFOs come in weights down to 125 grams.
TUBULARS
Price (Exc. VAT)
Continental
Podium TT, Grey/ Black, 19mm
$22.90
Sprinter 250,
250 grams, 22mm, 10 bar. Translucent sidewalls.
Choose Colour AnthraciteYellow
$25.02
Tempo.
Ideal track or time trial tub as they takes over 200 psi!
Weight 200 grams (19mm) 220 grams (22mm)Choose Width 19mm22mm
$48.63
Sonderklasse, 12 bar
Choose Model 165175
$68.35
Competition.
In our experience one of the most puncture proof tyres in existance!
Choose Model 22mmGrand Prix 19mm
Choose Colour AnthraciteYellow
Tufo
S3 Pro.
195 grams, 21mm, Black/Red.
Light road use or Time Trial.
8 to 15 Bar. Impression tread.
$25.02
S33 Special.
260 grams, 21mm.
General road use.
8 to 12 Bar. File tread.
Choose Colour Black/YellowBlack
$25.02
S3 Lite. Pro quality.
Under 170 gram, Track or TT use. 10 to 15 Bar. Impression tread.
195 gram, TT or Triathalon. 10 to 15 Bar. Smooth center- Impression outer tread.
Over 200 gram, Road use. 8 to 15 Bar. Smooth center- Impression outer tread.
Choose Model 18mm 125 gr Blk/Red18mm 145 gr Red18mm 165 gr Yel19mm 195 gr Red/Yel19mm 195 gr Yellow21mm 135 gr Blk/Red21mm 215 gr Red/Yel21mm 215 gr Yellow
Sealant.
20 grams of this will cure almost any puncture and applying it in advance will prevent many as well!
Choose Size 35 grams75 grams
Veloflex
Record, in many tests this is the fastest made!
160 grams, 19mm, 9/10 bar
$51.42
Servizio Corsa, fine file tread, 210 grams, 20mm, 8/9 bar
$47.04
Criterium 240 gr, 22mm 8/9 bar.
Clement may be dead but this is nearly the same thing!
$46.35
Vittoria
Rally Kevlar 3D
Choose Width 21mm23mm
$8.15
Nuovo Pro T.T. 21mm.
Yellow/Black tread.
290 gr. 7-9 bar.
$14.99
Corsa CX.
250 grams, 21mm, 7-14 bar
Choose Colour Team Issue Black TreadTeam Issue All BlackTwin Tread OrangeTwin Tread BlueTwin Tread YellowTwin Tread RedTwin Tread TDF Team Issue White/Blk
$32.55
Pro All weather
Green/Blk 270 grams, 22mm
$35.06
Crono CS PRB 18mm 175 grams
Choose Size 700 x 18650 x 18
$42.59
Atlanta Tubs, Yellow Fine Tread,
Gold 200 grams, Road 270 grams
Choose Model 700x22 Kevlar RoadGold CL TrackGold CL Track 26"Gold CS TT/TrackGold CS TT/Track 26"
Misc
Jantex Tub Tape, enough for two wheels
$2.45
Velox Tubasti Tubular Rim Cement
Choose Size Tube 25 grTin 178 gr
Campagnolo Single Wheel Bag
$15.68
OZZO double wheel bag
$31.30
Conti Tyre cover, each
$8.15
For Valve Extensions, follow this link to Pump Sundries
Page last updated 12th Oct 2001 |
| Not always so | Rocky Rider
Nov 5, 2001 8:23 PM | | I've had Tufo Lite <215g (210g actual weight), I rode it for about 2000 km before it flatted. It showed little wear (as good as Michelin Axial Pros), and rolled well. It is also rated for 220 psi!
Now I have Conti Competition 22, forgot to weigh them before I put them on. Roll nicely like Sprinters at 150 psi, but are a bit lighter (twice the $$ as well). They don't wear as good as Tufo. |
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