Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

The race wheels I inherited from my dad are in need of new rubber soon. I'm going to order some Vittoria Pista Evo CS for them but haven't the slightest clue or skills to install them. Should I:

A. Have a crack after reviewing a video on You Tube because it's easy?
B. Seek out a bike shop?

In the event it's easy, what kind of cement is best for track type use?

In the event I should seek assistance, and suggestions on where / who to use?

Cheers,
Noel

Hey Noel,

I don't know if there's a better cement for track.

I glue my road tubulars after having watched the Continental video and I'd say it's not hard just a little messy.
If you glue them then it's important to work on the technique of lifting and rotating the tyre to centre it on the rim. You can practice this when you first fit them on dry to stretch the tyre.

Mark

And while there is some conjecture about this, I have been told that some glues are made specifically for either aluminium or carbon, or can be used on either. But two different bike shops told me two different things so it's up to you who to believe.

No way am I ever glueing mine myself. Worst attention to detail ever. And, like a goldfish, I will have forgotten how to do it next time they need changing. Like 3 years or something.

1. Have a crack yourself! It's not really that hard.

And while there is some conjecture about this, I have been told that some glues are made specifically for either aluminium or carbon, or can be used on either. But two different bike shops told me two different things so it's up to you who to believe.

I've read that this is important as you will get a higher rolling resistance if you use a non specific glue on carbon rim

Glue and tubs ordered. Going to have a crack myself......

Remember to let the glue dry before trying to assemble