Advice Needed: Tubulars

[foggypeake]

So, I've got a pair of wheels that are tubulars that I bought new and never used, although I mounted some Vittoria Rallys on them. In short, I can't work the lumps out of the the Vittorias, so I'm going to try again with some new (and nicer) tires. Any recommendations on some nice mid-range general purpose road tubulars (not for racing)?

[robt57]

Did you try the toe clip strap method to get the lumps out, or at least maybe diminished to usable?

FWIW, I like the LGG Clement/Donnelley 25s.

[AngryScientist]

Step 1 - after gluing, deflate the tire and with firm pressure roll the wheel over a broom stick or appropriate diameter wooden dowel to press the center of the base tape to the rim.

Step 2 - re-inflate the tire and put zip ties on either side of the valve stem forcing the base tape onto the rim.

Comment: Vittoria Rally's are terrible tires.

[robt57]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Step 2 - re-inflate the tire and put zip ties on either side of the valve stem forcing the base tape onto the rim.

Did you mean that is reverse order? Zipp ties then inflate. That is what I do with the toe clip straps after the dowel roll.

[foggypeake]

I'm giving up on the Rallys. I've learned my lesson, so now I just want to replace them with something decent at relatively reasonable cost. I'm just not sure what to replace them with.

[weisan]

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=274008

[Tz779]

Originally Posted by foggypeake

I'm giving up on the Rallys. I've learned my lesson, so now I just want to replace them with something decent at relatively reasonable cost. I'm just not sure what to replace them with.

i have Vittoria Corsa Evo CXs on one bike, 320tpi and i like them.They go on straight without a lot of pushing to get them centered. Also I have Vredestein Fortezza Pro Tri-comp on another and like them as well. I think these are 320tpi as well. Both seem to wear a little quick.

I always had the same problem with Vitt Rallys, and the Mondials. There was always a little sideways wiggle i could not center, by the valve. Since they were just for training rides, I did not fuss about it much!
-Robin

[classtimesailer]

Continental Sprinters. I ride the 22s. If they make a 25, I. Et they are pretty plush for you fat tire folks.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by foggypeake

So, I've got a pair of wheels that are tubulars that I bought new and never used, although I mounted some Vittoria Rallys on them. In short, I can't work the lumps out of the the Vittorias, so I'm going to try again with some new (and nicer) tires. Any recommendations on some nice mid-range general purpose road tubulars (not for racing)?

Pretty common with those tires but as mentioned, a broomstick, particularly around the valve(making sure the valve hole isn't too tiny for the base of the valve) but Vittoria or other good choices here.

https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/r...e_type=tubular