Would you ride this?

[cgolvin]

Used Sunday to tick off a few cycling chores, including gluing tubulars. This morning I inflated this one to full pressure and noticed a small tear in the stitching. Sidewall bulges out slightly but not really noticeable when spinning the wheel. I’m afraid I know the answer but…would you ride it?

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[saab2000]

It’s done. The outer casing is rotting and the base tape is separating. I would have confidence in that tire for no more than the ride home.

Hate to confirm your suspicions. I normally am willing to push the limits but I’d say that tire is better off in the dumpster.

[charliedid]

nope

[R3awak3n]

tires are cheap so nope.

[bambam]

From what I know , Its a carbon wheel and brake track.
Guessing a bora?
Guessing attached to a nice Grouppo?
Guessing that its attached to a nice frame/fork"
Guessing a nice shifter and bar or barstem conbo?

I'm thinking a new tire is a lot cheaper that the cost of replacing any bike or body part that may be replaced due to making a turn on tire that a blew out.

Just My 2 cents.

Ride safe,
BamBam

[robt57]

Looks likely the stitching under the tape is pulling thru the rotting casing, toss it!

[ultraman6970]

That tubular is done. But seen guys riding stuff that is worse tho, use it till it explodes, just be sure to have a spare with you.

[cgolvin]

From what I know , Its a carbon wheel and brake track.
Guessing a bora?
Guessing attached to a nice Grouppo?
Guessing that its attached to a nice frame/fork"
Guessing a nice shifter and bar or barstem conbo?

I'm thinking a new tire is a lot cheaper that the cost of replacing any bike or body part that may be replaced due to making a turn on tire that a blew out.

Just My 2 cents.

Ride safe,
BamBam

(Dura Ace C35, not a Bora.)

You neglected to mention my substantial investment in the mastik and brush to mount that puppy.

Kidding aside, thanks all for confirming my suspicion.

[cgolvin]

That tubular is done. But seen guys riding stuff that is worse tho, use it till it explodes, just be sure to have a spare with you.

Ultra, your mailbox is full, sent you an email.

[Toeclips]

Everytime you rolled over that spot you would feel it

Now that you have a tear pull the tube out, I used to look at the tube

[ultraman6970]

Answer you back.

Ultra, your mailbox is full, sent you an email.