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I've finally got my ancient wheels out and got some new tubs -I've followed the gluing process…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Randall Oct 31, 2011.
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Tom Randall replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"Woo Hoo - I have managed a race on them - after using the glue and tape method - hopefully they will last for many more! - now I just need some more wheels for mud tubs!"
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Tom Randall left a comment for barry davies"Yes they are gp4 - I don't know where I got MA40 from!
Still not managing to make the tubs stick though"
Tom Randall replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"Another layer of glue on both tubs and rims - its stuck a bit better but not well enough - aaargh!
The rim shape and tub shape just don't seem to match and therefore the tub is only sticking on the outside of the rim"
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Chris Pedder replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"Yeah, i've just been using jantex. The advantage of that method is that if you use tubs with fragile sidewalls, like the league favourites dugasts, the tape helps stop water coming through the spoke holes and into the base tape, which is one of…"
stevboss replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"
I've just followed that Embrocation method - I take it that's usual tub tape (eg Jantex) you put on, so it's a glue/tape combo.
It's kinda hard to get the tyres on completely clean, since you're removing the backing…"
barry davies replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"Mavic MA40 rims ???? are they tubular rims ???? thought they were clincher rims ??"
Tom Randall replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"Great - thanks for all the advice
I think maybe I need some tape as the tubs are not sticking in the centre of the rim"
Chris Pedder replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"In your particular case, Tom, it might be worth cleaning the surface of the old glue - something like isopropyl alcohol is good as it doesn't leave a greasy residue, and it can soften the glue that's already on the rim giving a better…"
racin' roddy replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"For what it worth here is my 'belt and braces' method. It takes best part of a week to complete but I haven't lost a tub using this method (fingers crossed). I did roll a tub 2 weeks ago but that was a glue only method.
1. Pre-stretch…"
"I reckon veryone has their own little methods so here goes with mine that may sound daft to others, but hope it helps.
I usually do a layer on rim/tub and leave over night. Then another layer on rim/tub about 12 hours later, and…"
Tom Randall posted a discussionGluing Tubs
I've finally got my ancient wheels out and got some new tubs -I've followed the gluing process here after scraping off most of the old glue.However they are just not sticking with any strength, I can pull them off easily (after 24hrs of drying!) - I've now tried twice with no luck. The tubs are Tufo Primus, rims Mavic MA40, glue continentalAny tips? They might be getting sold…See More
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