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tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?
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I recently bought some second hand tubs, Rhino treads on FMB carcasses (mounted on Bontrager Race lites at a very good price). Used them for 2 races and they are great. There was a bulge either side…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Dorrington Nov 21, 2012.
Three Peaks - Thomas Frischknecht
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Just seen Frischnecht came 30th. Bad day or has he just lost a lot of fitness since retiring?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Haygarth Oct 3, 2012.
worn tyre front or back
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OK, I'm using my tyres from last season which I happened to ride on the road a lot after last season as I was planning on running tubs now but not got wheels built up yet. So, one has worn quit e a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristian Spreckley Sep 20, 2012.
What wheel choice?
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What should I do? Second cross season and want to move onto tubs this seson.a) Build up my old Mavic SSC blue rims with new hubs (prob Hope Pro 3s)b) Buy some Planet X 50 carbons?Do deep section…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Haygarth Sep 2, 2012.
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Kristian Spreckley replied to Ian Tunnicliffe's discussion Cantis screaming and no stopping power at all"Don't set the pads too close to the rim, they do feel pretty dead when you do this. It is important to remember that in cross you absolutely don.t really want to be locking up, so you don't require the same power as on the road. You also…"
Kristian Spreckley replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"Very good until my derailleur decided it had had enough and snapped the hanger! Looks like the jockey wheel gave way as there's not much of it left! Shame, was going quite well! You're right, they don't seem to clog much, seem like…"
Alan Dorrington replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"And how was it? The tub, not the race - that was muddy, I know :-)"
Kristian Spreckley replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"Thanks to Alan for the advice on tub choice. New fmb ssc super mud fitted and ready to roll! Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow!"
Alan Cook replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"It's not just your safety at stake..."
Kristian Spreckley replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"Right, I've put a few layers of latex, first layer to glue the strands back together and now it seems quite sound. Anyone ever tried it? can put full weight over bulge and it seems fine but obviously can't simulate what will happen in the…"
Ray Pugh replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"Kris, once the tyre arrives place it on an old rim and apply the aquasure. Leave overnight.
Alan has a good video on fitting tubs, but i find 30 minutes is enough time between the first coat on the rim, a coat on the tub and then the 2nd…"
Kristian Spreckley replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"I haven't got time to get the tread refitted to an FMB carcasse. If I go std rhino do I need to aquasure immediately or can i do that after first ride (I'm guessing immediately is best!). If i order tomorrow and get the first layer of the…"
Dave Haygarth replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"Oof!
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Alan Dorrington replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"Toast I'm afraid ....
Don't poke the bulge whilst properly inflated and lean over it, inspecting closely. Mine exploded in my ear and deafened me :-)"
Alan Cook replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion tubular sidewall bulge - repairable?"IMHO, once the sidewall has gone, it's time to thank the tyre for its great service and retire it immediately
Take an ordinary inner tube and see just how big it will go as you inflate it without the constraint of a tyre - that's why…"
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I recently bought some second hand tubs, Rhino treads on FMB carcasses (mounted on Bontrager Race lites at a very good price). Used them for 2 races and they are great. There was a bulge either side of the valve on the front but I noticed when cleaning them after Otterspool that the threads were separating under the sealant. I pulled it back slightly and can see some green through the threads - is this the tube? Question is, can I use latex glue like Copydex to glue the threads back together?…See More
Kristian Spreckley replied to Ian Tunnicliffe's discussion Bar width?"I've been debating this too. I run 42 c-c on road but for some reason had Deda 40s on my cross bike which equates to 38 c-c. Just tried some old 44 c-c I have got and they seemed too wide when out of the saddle but the bike does feel like it…"
Dave Haygarth replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion Three Peaks - Thomas Frischknecht"I said top 30 for Frishi before the race. I was only just right!! No way would someone who isn't racing that much go much higher than that. Pedigree is one thing but it doesn't get you by on every event. He did a great ride."
Tom Randall replied to Kristian Spreckley's discussion Three Peaks - Thomas Frischknecht"I hear he was in walking boots - so not taking it too seriously - still I won't be telling anyone that when bragging that I beat a world champion!
Surviving the crashes on the first road section, wind, rain and hail was enough!"
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