by nayr497 on Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:49 pm
I swapped some tires around over the weekend.
Vredestein latex tubes (20/25) in Veloflex Paves (23) on Mavic Open Pro rims. Tubes went in very nicely and evenly, perfect size, easy as mounting up butyl tubes. Very nice ride quality, though on this wheelset Vittoria Corsas CXs seemed slightly smoother. Could be in my mind!
Vredestein latex tubes (20/25) in Veloflex Master (22) on Mavic Ksyrium SL rims. Same thing, very, very easy to mount. Haven't ridden them yet.
It's been noted before, but I had a great deal more trouble with Michelin latex tubes. They just seem too big for 22 or 23 mm tires, I always seem to get a bunched up spot.
I did get my first flat on Friday (solstice ride!) on Vredestein tubes. A slow leak, no blowout, which is better than the other option. Now I just need to find someone with some latex pieces I can have, as I'm reluctant to cut up a tube with one pinprick hole to get some patches. Nobody I ride with has any, nor do any of the LBS. I guess I'm in butyl country!
Oh, and I've been trying to mount Vittoria Open Corsa tires on some older Campagnolo Delta Strada rims. Wow, those rims don't seem to like any tires, it's always, always a major PITA, er PITThumbs.
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