Storage of racing wheels

[Garfield2010]

Hi all

 

I have a set of racing wheels. They have Tufo tubbies on them. However due to a lack of Iron distance races (and an indoor trainer) I basically use them 5 times a year at most.

 

My question is how should I store them?

 

Should I keep them pumped up at 12 bar?

 

Should I put leather-softener or some sort of lubricant on them?

 

Thx

[quintonb]

Deflate the tubbies and store in Wheel bags in a dry place.

[Jakkals.]

My zipps arent used much, due to little road racing.

 

I dont do anything major to them while they are resting nicely in the dining room.

 

I will clean them and pump the wheels before events.

 

Tubbies are better if they have matured a bit.

[fanievb]

My zipps arent used much, due to little road racing.

 

I dont do anything major to them while they are resting nicely in the dining room.

 

I will clean them and pump the wheels before events.

 

Tubbies are better if they have matured a bit.

 

you need a wife, G/F :ph34r:

[Jakkals.]

you need a wife, G/F :ph34r:

 

Hahahah, they dont make them like they use to anymore.

[DARK KNIGHT]

My Zipp tubbies deflated after a couple of days. when I pumped the front one up, it just popped at the valve stem. Think it has something to do with the stans and flat tubbie. After this incident, I prefer keeping them at around 6bar when they're resting.

[Max001]

the problem seems that you don't ride enough!

[V12man]

I just hang clean spare wheels up on a padded hook in the garage - BUT - please inspect the tire for cracks/damage before using it again - they do age and develop micro cracking etc.

['Dale]

Use every now and then - good for the rubber

Deflate slightly - to still keep its shape

 

Wheel bags deffo!

[gummibear]

Make sure that there isn't any water in the rims before you store them.

[kennyg]

Keep your Tufo's firm.

 

Anywhere from 7 to 1.5 bar.

 

They can crease and it puts them off balance for a while...nothing serious a few hours pumped up and they fine.

 

Store the wheels valve down so any water leaves the system, via the valve area, with its lack of glue/tape.

[bikebefok]

Hi all

 

I have a set of racing wheels. They have Tufo tubbies on them. However due to a lack of Iron distance races (and an indoor trainer) I basically use them 5 times a year at most.

 

My question is how should I store them?

 

Should I keep them pumped up at 12 bar?

 

Should I put leather-softener or some sort of lubricant on them?

 

Thx

 

I'd be happy to store your unused race wheels on my bicycles and give them the attention they deserve.

[Garfield2010]

Keep your Tufo's firm.

 

Anywhere from 7 to 1.5 bar.

 

They can crease and it puts them off balance for a while...nothing serious a few hours pumped up and they fine.

 

Store the wheels valve down so any water leaves the system, via the valve area, with its lack of glue/tape.

 

Haha I am storing them Valves up as they have slime in...