Time Trial PB's

[Justinslow]

My rear tub was also punctured, flat by the next day, tiny Flint embedded in it.
Some "pit stop" on order and some new tub tape to put my spare tub on the front. I think though my Planet X carbons could be heading on eBay soon, it's tainted my view of tubular tyres and the 82 front is too deep and catches the wind too much for my liking.

 

[fimm]

How long have you had those wheels? I have a very similar if not identical set of Planet X wheels... (well really they are my O/Hs but he wasn't using them so I am (how much does he love me? )) I agree that the front is not fun when it is windy but I think I am getting used to it somewhat. The other option is to have a non-deep-section front wheel to swap in if it is a bit windy (there is definitely a point where bad wind instability outweighs the aero improvement, even my O/H agrees).

 

[Cuchilo]

You would have had the same issues with clinchers though wouldn't you ?

 

[Justinslow]

How long have you had those wheels? I have a very similar if not identical set of Planet X wheels... (well really they are my O/Hs but he wasn't using them so I am (how much does he love me? )) I agree that the front is not fun when it is windy but I think I am getting used to it somewhat. The other option is to have a non-deep-section front wheel to swap in if it is a bit windy (there is definitely a point where bad wind instability outweighs the aero improvement, even my O/H agrees).

Yes I have got an alloy 30mm front that I use if it's windy, but it's a faff having to change brake blocks and readjust the brake as the wheels are slightly different widths. I've only used the PX wheels this season and that front was even a bit flighty last week and we had hardly any wind.

You would have had the same issues with clinchers though wouldn't you ?

in that I would have punctured, yes probably, but they would have been a lot easier to sort out and repair! not sure I need the fuss!

 

[Cuchilo]

Yes I have got an alloy 30mm front that I use if it's windy, but it's a faff having to change brake blocks and readjust the brake as the wheels are slightly different widths. I've only used the PX wheels this season and that front was even a bit flighty last week and we had hardly any wind.

in that I would have punctured, yes probably, but they would have been a lot easier to sort out and repair! not sure I need the fuss!

You would need a new tyre so buy a new tub . Repair the tube , new tube v's a can of pitstop . I must admit that the last tub i bought i got the LBS to fit for £10 from memory .

 

[Justinslow]

You would need a new tyre so buy a new tub . Repair the tube , new tube v's a can of pitstop . I must admit that the last tub i bought i got the LBS to fit for £10 from memory .

A decent tub - twice the price of a decent clincher?

 

[Justinslow]

A decent tub - twice the price of a decent clincher?

Just found a vittoria corsa Evo Cx for £20 on Planet X so I guess that's not too bad.....

 

[Cuchilo]

A decent tub - twice the price of a decent clincher?

 

[Justinslow]

Well to replace the vittoria corsa sc that is ruined with the same tyre wouldn't be cheap!

 

[Cuchilo]

Well to replace the vittoria corsa sc that is ruined with the same tyre wouldn't be cheap!

So what . They are your race tyres for your race wheels that you use to enjoy yourself .

 

[Cuchilo]

This one ? http://www.highonbikes.com/special-...rrHTsGdP8sgjjWl6dcA66BweiFtIRJzeF8aAvIk8P8HAQ

 

[Cuchilo]

I use these myself . http://www.highonbikes.com/special-...gN3rvAGCMF3SfKI-4P8EiO8yfJZreYe24QaAjl78P8HAQ

 

[Justinslow]

So what . They are your race tyres for your race wheels that you use to enjoy yourself .

Well being a frugal old sod I try and keep things cheap!
Yes that's the one £40! For one tyre!
How much slower would I be on a £20 clincher and a 50mm Carbon/alloy rim?

"Enjoy yourself" ha ha I wouldn't call it "enjoyment" !!

 

[derrick]

Anyone doing this one. https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/12030:okay:

 

[Cuchilo]

You crack me up with your money saving .