How to glue and install tubular tyres
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Tubular tyres have a sewn-in inner tube, and are glued to the wheel rim. They aren't very common any more, but if you've got some tubular tyres, here's how to glue and install them on your rims.
Tubular tyres, or tubs, have gone out of fashion in recent years, with most opting for clinchers or tubeless. However, they do have some benefits, most notably being more puncture-resistant, especially in terms of pinch flats. Fitting tubular tyres is quite a time consuming and fiddly job, so Alex takes you through all the steps in this video.
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How to glue and install tubular tyres
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How to glue and install tubular tyres
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How to glue and install tubular tyres