I am new to tubulars this spring and am trying to learn all I can. I love how they ride but my first glue job was a bit of an adventure. Anyhow I have the following questions:
1. I just bought a spare tubular to keep in my pocket for emergencies. What should I do to prepare the spare? Mind you my only 2 tubular rims already have tires glued to them and i don't want to remove them. Can I pre-stretch a tubie by mounting it to a clincher rims, or will this be impossible?
2. I train on rollers and always use old clincher tires on them. Would there be any harm in using the tubies for a ride or two on the rollers (30-45 minutes)? I am about ready to retire the rollers for the summer and it would really be just for one or 2 rides. Will the heat present any problems?
Thank you.
1. I just bought a spare tubular to keep in my pocket for emergencies. What should I do to prepare the spare? Mind you my only 2 tubular rims already have tires glued to them and i don't want to remove them. Can I pre-stretch a tubie by mounting it to a clincher rims, or will this be impossible?
2. I train on rollers and always use old clincher tires on them. Would there be any harm in using the tubies for a ride or two on the rollers (30-45 minutes)? I am about ready to retire the rollers for the summer and it would really be just for one or 2 rides. Will the heat present any problems?
Thank you.