Fitting tubular tyres

Even seasoned road cyclists are not experts when it comes to gluing on tubular tyres. TOUR shows the tricks for perfect concentricity, lasting grip - and quick removal in the event of a flat tyre.

Degree of difficulty: for talented hobby mechanics

You will need:

• Tool: Brush, centring stand, small round file, emery cloth
• Excipients: Special tyre adhesive

T

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• Fitting tyres requires patience and time. Trying to glue new tyres the day before a competition can be dangerous. Careful fitting takes place in many steps, with the tyre, adhesive and rim needing time to rest in between. With new rims or certain adhesives, it can take up to a week.
• Adhesive tapes do not hold the tyre securely on the rim, especially in summer temperatures or when braking is very hot. A bed of several layers of liquid tyre adhesive is much better.
• Wear work clothes that can get dirty and work with the window open so that solvent vapours can escape immediately.

Preparation

Gluing

Dismantling