How to fit road bike tubular tires?
Gluing a tubular tire can be a complicated operation for a novice. Here's how to do it right.
- Time : 3h00
- Level : Medium
- Tools : Solvent | Clean rag | Hose glue | Pump
Steps
Please note! Before gluing your hose, place it on your wheel without glue, inflated to 8 or 9 bars, for at least 24 hours to allow it to relax.
- Apply a thin layer of glue on the part of the hose inflated to 2 bars and on the rim, then leave to dry for 24 h.
Probikeshop tip: this step is essential to avoid dejamming.
- Now apply a 2nd coat of glue evenly to the casing and rim, then leave to stand for 10 min.
- Start mounting the hose on the rim, starting at the valve and making sure it's centered on the rim. rim
- Finish fitting it to the rim as you would a tire
- Go all the way around the wheel to re-center the tubular tyre on the rim if necessary.
- Inflate the hose to 4 bar, then fine-tune the centering
- Now apply a pressure of 9 bars and allow the glue to dry for 24 hours before using your wheel.
Probikeshop tip: take the opportunity to clean any traces of glue from the rim before it dries.
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