FULCRUM Racing Zero CARBON Clinchers

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

Thanks! I took a look at a youtube video too and it looked pretty straight forward...maybe a slight learning curve. How about the cost of a tubular tire vs. an inner tube?

Apples and oranges. Getting into the weeds here but I repair punctured tubulars if they have tread left.

[Wayne77]

<edited my original post down significantly>

- Lots of good deals on CF tubulars. people aren’t as attracted to them, leaving some sweet bargains to those who like ‘em. :-)

- I’ve had less flat down-time with my tubulars...and it’s not really due to less pinch flats (pinch flats haven’t really been an issue for me regardless of tire). I just get less flats.

- I’m not happy about Vitoria Corsa Elites being discontinued. Such a great ride for the price. I was getting them for $45 from Ribble. Still on the hunt for tubulars with equal price/performance ratio. That said I LOVE LOVE the 27mm Zipp Tangente Speed SL tubbies I’m on now. So fast, and the ride is amazingly supple.

Happy Easter!

[Jeff N.]

OK, NOW we're gettin' down! Y'all are freakin' beautiful maniacs. I mean it.

[m4rk540]

Jeff N, you won't be able to color coordinate tubulars to water bottles. However, a recent survey showed that 96% of riders who regularly roll with frame pumps, ride tubulars. Caveat emptor correlation is not causation.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Wayne77

<edited my original post down significantly>

- Lots of good deals on CF tubulars. people aren’t as attracted to them, leaving some sweet bargains to those who like ‘em. :-)

- I’ve had less flat down-time with my tubulars...and it’s not really due to less pinch flats (pinch flats haven’t really been an issue for me regardless of tire). I just get less flats.

- I’m not happy about Vitoria Corsa Elites being discontinued. Such a great ride for the price. I was getting them for $45 from Ribble. Still on the hunt for tubulars with equal price/performance ratio. That said I LOVE LOVE the 27mm Zipp Tangente Speed SL tubbies I’m on now. So fast, and the ride is amazingly supple.

Happy Easter!

I got 2 of these and am using one..very similar to the Elite

https://www.merlincycles.com/vittori...re-140868.html

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I got 2 of these and am using one..very similar to the Elite

https://www.merlincycles.com/vittori...re-140868.html

i agree! these are nice everyday tubular tires and a good price.

let's not let the secret too far out, but right now, rim brake tubular wheels are some of the best deals in cycling. you can have a VERY nice set of wheels for very little money. between the disc brake craze and the fact that most people are a little scared of tubies, now is the time to buy!

[8aaron8]

Agree with the above. I have recently acquired 2 very nice sets of carbon tubular wheels, at hard to resist prices, after having not ridden tubulars in a number of years. I have forgotten what a joy tubular tires are, even the process of gluing them up. Get them now before the pendulum swings yet again!

[Jef58]

Didn't mean to throw Ryun's tubulars in this, but they were priced good. So...is it the Racing 0's or holding out for Bora 35's. Curious...

[Jeff N.]

Originally Posted by m4rk540

Jeff N, you won't be able to color coordinate tubulars to water bottles. However, a recent survey showed that 96% of riders who regularly roll with frame pumps, ride tubulars. Caveat emptor correlation is not causation.

I'd find a way.

[Jeff N.]

What is the closest counterpart in the Fulcrum line to the Bora Ultra 35?

[simonov]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

What is the closest counterpart in the Fulcrum line to the Bora Ultra 35?

Fulcrum Speed 40C or 40T. Amazing wheels.

[Jeff N.]

Originally Posted by 82Picchio

I have owned a pair for two years and have ridden them just a handful of times. I can't even remember whether the freehub is Shimano or Campy. If you're interested, I can let them go at a friendly price.

PM sent.

[AngryScientist]

i just got some new Fulcrum rolling stock in, and am very impressed with the quality. cant wait to get some tires mounted and out rolling!

[Jeff N.]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i just got some new Fulcrum rolling stock in, and am very impressed with the quality. cant wait to get some tires mounted and out rolling!

Which ones are those? I've seen the Fulcrum Zero Carbons and quality is over-the-top.

[Jef58]

Quattro's..?? If so, I had a set that I sold to my riding friend so I could get the Racing0's. I like the Fulcrum carbons as they fill certain gaps in the Campy line with the same quality.