Re: Tubular help

Gregg

2009-06-29

www.tirealert.com they can unstitch patch and sew it back up for you.
Prices are very reasonable for such repairs.

Gregg

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On Jun 28, 2009, at 11:55 PM, "Mike Murray"
wrote:

> Tubulars are repairable. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/tubular-repair.html
>
>
> Mike Murray
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org]
> On Behalf Of Andrew Willis
> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 19:32 PM
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Tubular help
>
> Hey All,
>
> I got a brand new GP4000 mounted on my zipps, and during a race I
> must have ran over some glass that put a big slice in it. I've used
> about 5 gallons combined of Tufo's sealant, the extreme sealant, now
> Stans tire sealant and its just not holding anything about 100psi,
> and even then it'll hold pressure for a little while and then burst
> and try to reseal again. Not inspiring any confidence to use
> during a race.
>
> What else can I try? Any tips? Any other ideas? Do shops have a
> sekret solution that does a better job?
>
> This is my 3rd tubular this season on my rear wheel. Is this just
> how it goes with tubies? Or am I just having crappy luck.
>
> If you feel like writing back about how I should just ride
> clinchers, please forgo that thought and move onto the next email.
>
> Thanks!,
> ~drew
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