Pars Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 You guys should try some Veloflex Masters sometime. Usually you can pick these up online for pretty good prices; look at Wiggle, BikeTiresDirect, Western Bike Works, etc.
Mister X Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Look familiar? http://www.ebay.com/itm/131695535453
jose Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Yes it´s similar Pads, Master or carbón ? http://www.veloflex.it/products/carbon.asp?lang=en
Pars Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Oh, you're running tubular (sew-ups)? I was assuming you were using clinchers.
CD44hi Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I have been meaning to try the Veloflex, but I found the Vittoria also at an excellent price. Are the Veloflex made in Malaysia as well? Ribble has excellent price on them, if these is what Pars is referring to: Jose, have you tried sourcing them from the UK? VAT already included right? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/veloflex-veloflex-tyres-road-tri-track-folding-veloflex-master-folding-twinpack-2/velxtyrf302 Quote Oh, you're running tubular (sew-ups)? I was assuming you were using clinchers. It doesn't matter for these brands, both Vittoria and Veloflex offer more or less the same 321tpi tires/quality for tubbies and clinchers. I do prefer the ride quality of the tubbies, but it is not for everyone, I admit. I do the gluing myself, otherwise it is a real expense. LBS around here charge about $125/tire for gluing. It is labor intensive, take old tire off, clean rim, and then do the gluing for new one. So I do not blame them for charging that much. Edited January 30, 2016 by CD44hi added quote
jose Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Yes i use clinchers but I can change to tubular if it's necessary , the DT is tubeless ready ...and really I haven´t any preference on road (on MTB I only want tubular of course). I don´t found the veloflex clinchers ¿? Hmmm, thanks. It's a good price Cd44!. Here in Canarias you always pay customs so I need to search a low prices on shipping. I could seek and buy a pair and wait it until burn the Conti.
CD44hi Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 33 minutes ago, jose said: Yes i use clinchers but I can change to tubular if it's necessary , the DT is tubeless ready ...and really I haven´t any preference on road (on MTB I only want tubular of course). I don´t found the veloflex clinchers ¿? Hmmm, thanks. It's a good price Cd44!. Here in Canarias you always pay customs so I need to search a low prices on shipping. I could seek and buy a pair and wait it until burn the Conti. I wouldn't recommend changing to tubulars just to try a specific tire... Going down the tubular path involves setting yourself up with the new system. It is not outrageously involved, but it is a different system. Need the repair foam for side road repairs, glue, removal solution, etc. Most of all, getting acquainted with ripping the tire off on the road if necessary due to the sealant not covering the hole properly. Relevant just to areas with cold winters: I would not recommend using tubulars during the winter. Fuck, I had to change one last winter in 27F weather and I said never again in the winter. So I ride clinchers in the winter. Obviously, not an issue for you Jose, right? What is the lowest temp you get in Islas Canarias? Also, I thought VAT was a blanket tax in the EU? You still have to pay customs if you buy from UK? hum...
jose Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Umm thanks for the recommendation. I know that the tubular on the road is more complicated and here it´s a "strange bird". We have soft winters (nim. around 13º) so I think it doesn´t a real problem. Canarias is an EU territory (schengen, etc...) but with an especial VAT so If I buy something on EU (on Spain continental for example), I will pay customs... politicians Ok, I will listen you and I will continue looking Veloflex (clinchers). 68€ is a good price for two Tyres. Edited January 30, 2016 by jose orthography
Pars Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Clinchers (i.e., open tubulars): http://www.veloflex.it/products/open_tubulars.asp?lang=en When I've ordered from Wiggle here in the US, I didn't have to pay customs (or VAT) or anything else. A pair of Conti 4Seasons w/tubes for ~$90 shipped. Arrived in a week. Not sure how this will go where you are, but something to be aware.of. I used to ride tubulars back when I started riding in the '70s. Clinchers back then really sucked. I used Clement Criteriums (230g) cotton cased tires. Back then, they were around $25/ea., which was expensive for me being in school. Blowing a pair of tires really sucked financially I had a pair of clincher wheels build in around 1980 and switched permanently then. I do have a pair of tubular wheels and have used then once or twice. They still ride as nice as I remember.
CD44hi Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 The veloflex I linked above at Ribble are clinchers indeed, are these the ones you were thinking off Pars? Price seems really good.
Pars Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Yes, those are them. Damn, that is a good price... don't know if I need any tires or not right now. They are supposed to be coming out with these in a 700x28, which I seem to be gravitating towards anymore. Used to ride 23s and 25s.
jose Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Thanks Pars... 25 and 23, They look good, and 195 grs is a good weight like the Michelin http://bici.michelin.es/cubiertas/michelin-pro4-service-course#dim Edited January 30, 2016 by jose
MexicanDragon Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Jose, you're saying tubular on mountain, but I think what you're talking about is "Tubeless," which is a bit different than the tubular that people are talking about gluing on here. **BRENT**
jose Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 Ohhh , I´m sorry. I can confuse the terms in English. Yes, you are right Mexican. The road tubular is completely closed and needs a glue to stick to the rim, right? A tubeless tyre is "open" and the glue is a sealant 1
jose Posted February 5, 2016 Report Posted February 5, 2016 nice bike (Detroit Bicycle Company) A 93!!!!!!
guzziguy Posted February 5, 2016 Report Posted February 5, 2016 It looks like a modern version of a Penny Farthing.
jose Posted February 5, 2016 Report Posted February 5, 2016 Other bike with a "little" chainring With a 1% climb, this has to be horrible
jose Posted February 12, 2016 Report Posted February 12, 2016 Interesting. I think that if you have some physical problem, age, or if you are a single cyclo-tourist ( I don´t know if it term in english is correct), I can understand the motor... but in general, I think that the philosophy of the bicycle is other. I like to suffer while climbing a mountain pass and know that I have surpassed myself. The bike has taught me to beat me and believing in me. romanticism? stupidity? probably both
grawk Posted February 12, 2016 Report Posted February 12, 2016 To me it's just like any other kind of cheating
Pars Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 I would think it to be more tolerable on a commuter. For general riding, it somewhat defeats the purpose why you are out there.
Mister X Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 Yep (cheating). http://velonews.competitor.com/2016/02/news/explainer-prosecuting-technological-fraud_394361
Mister X Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 We hit 60° today but with winds steady in the high 20s and gusts up to 50, 12 miles felt like 40. 1
MexicanDragon Posted February 20, 2016 Report Posted February 20, 2016 What's the best day of the year? New bike day! Some assembly required. Have to go finish the assembly when the LBS opens tomorrow, but the excitement level was the highest I have seen in years! We'll be taking a ride tomorrow, when it warms up a little. This is going to be an awesome year of riding. **BRENT** 6
Aive Posted February 20, 2016 Report Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Hey all, What do you guys think about the Merida Ride 3000, Scultura 4000 series of bikes? I currently have a Merida T3 that I bought a few years ago - basically serves as a commuter bike. I ride daily to and from work, roughly 26 km a day - and I'm in quite a hilly neighbourhood. I don't really ride outside of commuting. I've probably ridden over 3,000 km over the past 2 years I've had the bike and think it's time for an upgrade. I'm not super passionate about cycling (as I am about audio gear) so I'm not really sure what I should be looking for in a mid-level roadster. I'm thinking carbon fibre just because of all the hills in my neighbourhood. Discussions here also suggest disc brakes are the way to go, so I'll probably include that in my considerations too. The most I could afford now is probably around $2k Aussie-D. Edit: Some links: http://www.99bikes.com.au/bike15-merida-ride-disc-3000-silk-ud-light-grey-blue http://www.99bikes.com.au/bike15-merida-scultura-4000-white-black-silver I bought my original bike from this place and basically went to their site, filtered on carbon road bikes and sorted by price >< http://www.99bikes.com.au/bikes?bike_options=1336&cat=91&dir=asc&order=price Edited February 20, 2016 by Aive
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