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Techs-Mechs: First ride ever on Tubies

Thank you to those who commented on my piece a few days ago about gluing sew ups. I appreciated all the advice and encouragement.  Today was the first day when the rubber hit the road (no pun).  I took them out for a nice ride to get the feel of them.  I have one word to describe the experience:  Wow.

They are super light, really nimble and they really hug the road.  I had an 11/23 cassette on, but stuff I usually shift in to the 25 for was easily handled in my 21.  The rear wheel really spins up fast.  Also, I might add that the record hubs never disapoint, and the Barcelona rims felt solid with an excellent braking surface.  These will be fun to race, but now I'm thinking I want to ride them all the time. 

Sew ups, where have you been all me life..?

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I will never

comment on tire integrity again. After chatting about this Thursday I completely detonated a Conti Sprinter, in the pouring rain. Of course, I just did the change, very cleanly if I say so myself.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on Apr 6, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions  

It's always the case

It’s like talking about going 19-0 during the season in Football before you won the superbowl…

Ouch, that still hurts..

by Peter Fontecchio on Apr 6, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

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