Giant TCR Adv Posted July 25, 2016 Share Greetings fellow Hubbers. Which bike shop would be the best to go for tubular tires to be installed.? I'm in Durbanville Cape Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B20 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Chris Willemse @ R250 ea Not saying they the best, but its what i was charged. Sent from my SM-G928C using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 28, 2016 Share Greetings fellow Hubbers. Which bike shop would be the best to go for tubular tires to be installed.? I'm in Durbanville Cape Town.Why not try DYI It's a piece of old takkie, and a good excuse to get glue all over the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankie99 Posted July 28, 2016 Share I would def recommend EvoBikes as they fitted my last set of tubbies that I bought from them. Not just were they very well priced but also did a very neat job of glueing the tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted July 29, 2016 Share Yes, try to Destroy it Yourself. It is not too difficult. I found the secret was to stretch the tire for 24 hours on the rim first without any glue. Pump it to 8 bar and leave it for a while. It may be useful to know how to change this in case you have a puncture in a race and need to change the tire. What wheels are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE Posted July 29, 2016 Share I would def recommend EvoBikes as they fitted my last set of tubbies that I bought from them. Not just were they very well priced but also did a very neat job of glueing the tyres.Yes Janos knows his way around a tubby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted July 29, 2016 Share Yes Janos knows his way around a tubby!You are not supposed to out his Adipophilia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popit Posted July 29, 2016 Share DIY is easy .Pump it hard off the rim and leave for 1 day .Then fit it to the rim without glue . Leave for another day .Now your Tubby is ready and can be glued to the rim using a moderate amount of glue . Easy peasy once you have done it a couple of times . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant TCR Adv Posted July 31, 2016 Share Thank you for your comments/suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant TCR Adv Posted July 31, 2016 Share Yes, try to Destroy it Yourself. It is not too difficult. I found the secret was to stretch the tire for 24 hours on the rim first without any glue. Pump it to 8 bar and leave it for a while. It may be useful to know how to change this in case you have a puncture in a race and need to change the tire. What wheels are you using?hi I'm using Edge design 30mm Tubulars. Got them at a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 31, 2016 Share I've seen/heard good comments about tubby tape.Definitely a less messy option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 31, 2016 Share Edge Design offers good bang for buck.I've had some good experience with a 50mm clincher set until I trashed the bead on a cateye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted August 1, 2016 Share hi I'm using Edge design 30mm Tubulars. Got them at a steal.I use normal Contact glue, the Continental glue sticks too well and hard to get off. For a race you can take a previously stretched and pre-glued tire (let the glue dry), use that as a spare. It sticks fine once you pump it up to 8 bar. Punctures you can often fix with sealant like Stans, this should also work in a race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_man Posted August 6, 2016 Share The cheapest way is DIY. But, if you want it done done then Trevor at cycleman.co.za is good (that's me by the way). I do the conversion then keep wheels for 24 hours to ensure they don't go flat and leak sealant every where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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