Punctured tub

[screenman]

I haven't , the valve is leaking

That is really pushing your luck.

 

[Citius]

Clinchers would be nice but I have tubs . Its my first TT season and the cost of the wheels wasn't that bad buying second hand tubs . I have a rear 90mm HB carbon a front 50mm HB carbon and a Corima rear disk all with cassettes and tyres for £600 . Find me that combo in clincher and I will happily invest

Can't argue with those prices. Tubs are hard to beat (not in that sense) on race days.

 

[Cuchilo]

I'll let you know as it seems on closer inspection I have a snapped valve .

 

[screenman]

I'll let you know as it seems on closer inspection I have a snapped valve .

Far be it from me to point you back a few posts. Time to spend some pennies.

 

[Citius]

I'll let you know as it seems on closer inspection I have a snapped valve .

Snapped. You mean the valve stem is snapped in half? That might account for the loss of pressure. The tub is probably junk either way, in that case.

 

[Cuchilo]

Far be it from me to point you back a few posts. Time to spend some pennies.

I think that's the case so may aswell swap the pair . So what tubs is my next question .

 

[Citius]

I think that's the case so may aswell swap the pair . So what tubs is my next question .

If you are TTing, then my personal favourite would be Conti Competitions. Conti Sprinters are also good, and a bit cheaper. Corsa CX also v good. Never tried any others.

 

[Cuchilo]

Snapped. You mean the valve stem is snapped in half? That might account for the loss of pressure. The tub is probably junk either way, in that case.

Yes , it hadn't kept pressure since I got it but it would take a week to go flat . I guess it was damaged already and me pumping it up for racing has finally finished it off .
It was an issue that I thought I could leave until winter but .....

 

[totallyfixed]

If you are TTing, then my personal favourite would be Conti Competitions. Conti Sprinters are also good, and a bit cheaper. Corsa CX also v good. Never tried any others.

I would agree with that, not the lightest and mainly for peace of mind as [touch wood] we have never punctured one yet. A word of warning for those without strong hands, I had forgotten how difficult they are to get on the rim without prior stretching. I always manage it eventually but not without a fair amount of cursing.
Of course it is easier to repair a puncture on a clincher than a tub, I cannot believe anyone is debating this point.

 

[Moderators]

I have tidied up this thread and removed anything that isn't directly answering the OP from specific members. Either learn to not respond, or use the ignore button.

 

[jowwy]

Of course it is easier to repair a puncture on a clincher than a tub, I cannot believe anyone is debating this point.

Which is exactly the point i was trying to make....hope you got it sorted @Cuchilo

 

[Citius]

Of course it is easier to repair a puncture on a clincher than a tub, I cannot believe anyone is debating this point.

I don't think that was ever in question. Anyone who has ever ridden both would appreciate the difference.

 

[Cuchilo]

First job is to get this bad boy off and see whats going on with the valve . It still may be repairable but I doubt it . I take it you just pull the tub off ?

 

[Cuchilo]

Oooooo that was easy enough , it looks like the valve extender has snapped of deep inside the valve so I may get away with a new valve extender ? Worth a shot .

 

[Cuchilo]

Looks like I'm in luck and have fixed the valve . Next question is . How do you get the old glue of the tyre ? Its a nightmare ! The rim is easy enough as it just rolls off but the tyre .