FMB starts making clinchers for road and cross

[fignon's barber]

https://bikerumor.com/2020/05/21/spo...crossiscoming/

FMB has started offering open tubulars, handmade in France. Definitely a smart business move for them, as it opens the broader market. To me, cross is the last bastion for the tubular, but I bet they sell a bunch of these clinchers. I may give the Flanders model a try.

[Velocipede]

François makes a beautiful tire. I have more than a few on the way. I'm looking forward to the Racing 24.5 and the Pro Carbon 26's.

[fignon's barber]

Adding a layer of latex into the cotton casing seems to make sense. I've often wondered why that hasn't been a thing before (to my knowledge).

[Velocipede]

Originally Posted by fignon's barber

Adding a layer of latex into the cotton casing seems to make sense. I've often wondered why that hasn't been a thing before (to my knowledge).

The original Vittoria Open tires had a thin latex layer on the sidewalls and inside of the tire. Not sure why they stopped other than maybe cost. The original Open tires were wonderful. The downside was the insert center tread section would come unglued. Other than that, they were beautiful riding tires. The FMB Tires will be as well. François is known for it.

[Gabuyo]

New FMB Cobbles Open Tubular clinchers straight from the packaging. Zero miles. Just mounted:

[4151zero]

Originally Posted by Gabuyo

New FMB Cobbles Open Tubular clinchers straight from the packaging. Zero miles. Just mounted:

Yikes! surely the pro's fmb's dont have these issues!?

[rustychisel]

eek.

I see the problem.

[ernmony]

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[jtbadge]

Challenge 2.0? Yikes

[FlashUNC]

FMBs are great until they completely disintegrate for no reason. Will that be fresh outta the box or after 1500 miles? Only the universe knows.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Gabuyo

New FMB Cobbles Open Tubular clinchers straight from the packaging. Zero miles. Just mounted:

VERY common on these and Dugast. I was going to comment on I hope they figured out a way to keep the tread stuck to the case better, I guess not..

NEW tire and tread coming off..and Gorilla glue??..I'm guessing you see how expensive these are, yes?

[AngryScientist]

mine are looking good, rolling fast and comfy!

[mcteague]

Making a product and getting it on shelves, not too hard. Producing it consistently to a high standard, not so easy.

Tim

[merckx]

I have had extensive experience with FMB. QC and/or methodology is hit or miss.

[Monthly Payment]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Challenge 2.0? Yikes

I’ve had a lot more issues with Vittoria Corsas separating like OP than I have with Challenge open tubulars. The Elites and Paris-Roubaixs have worked really well for me. Nothing but praise for Challenge. YMMV, literally.