Re: tubulars vs. clinchers

"David L. Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 08:39:29 +0000, JP wrote:
>
> > Is there any data on different glues, the temperature at which they
become
> > squirmy (or whether they melt at all, as opposed to vulcanizing), what
> > kind of riding is required to get those temperatures, and the impact of
> > different types of brakes and brakes shoes?
>
> The only glue I've used that is immune to melting at temps sometimes
> occurring on a rim would be shellac -- track glue.  Pro racers might be
> able to use shellac for hilly races, since they can get a new wheel, but a
> flat with shellac is not field-replacable.   I have had FasTac get
> squirmy, as well as the red Clement glue, and the clear stuff (forgot the
> name).
>

My favorite glue has been Conti's.  It seems to work best in the great big
ole can with the applicator built into the top of the can.

After that is Fastack.

Then all the red shit.  There's something about it that makes me wonder.
Maybe its the fact that at the end of the tube you get tan liquid with your
red stuff?  Yes, I've tried kneading the tubes.

Mike


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