New to tubulars and need advice...best spare tubular?

Blackfin31
Blackfin31 Posts: 11
edited August 2012 in Road general
Just took the plunge and brought a pair of Enve 1.45 carbon tubulars....need to carry a spare...what is the lightest most foldable tubular?....

Giant TCR Sl Dura Ace

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  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    Theres not a lot between them. The lightest and most fold able are the same, and also the most expensive high quality ones! Veloflex, Vittoria, Swhalbie, Conti Comp ect...

    Just buy a 3rd of whatever you normally run IMO.
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,496
    a tufo ej or similar, very light c. 160g, should get you home

    but depends where you'll be riding, maybe a heavier will be better
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Thomas Gerlach
    Thomas Gerlach Posts: 2
    The lightest tire you can get away with is a track tubular. I rode tubies for years and wrote up the following as my favorite way to go for a spare: http://www.thomasgerlach.com/2011/10/gold-standard-gear-best-tubular-spare.html

    Hope this helps,

    Thomas Gerlach
    Professional Triathlete
    http://www.thomasgerlach.com
  • Blackfin31
    Blackfin31 Posts: 11
    Thomas!!....what a great write up and the picture is fantastic!....Great comparision picture of the tire and butyl tube! ...I'm a super weight weenie and I'm looking for a rip stop stuff sack to put these in! Lol!

    Thanks

    Paul
  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    I use an old camera case - fits a spare tub folded as in Toms link, multi-tool, co2 and fits in back pocket comfortably
  • Blackfin31
    Blackfin31 Posts: 11
    Opps again....I used Continental Glue for aluminum rims instead of the special rim glue for carbon wheels ...should I be concerned?....Held up well on the first ride...btw....love the ride of tubulars...
  • itsnotarace
    itsnotarace Posts: 518
    The glue is the same stuff, don't worry about it

    Schwalbe Milano is a good choice and at £25 a pop it's a no-brainer

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