How to measure hose wear?
To measure the wear of your road tubular tires and know when they need changing, you need to look at the condition of the tread. Signs of wear can be :
- starting to see the tread fraying,
- a series of micro-cracks,
- the tread tending to flatten,
- the carcass appearing.
In all these cases, the boayu is worn and should be replaced to guarantee your safety.
How to disassemble your hose?
To disassemble the hose, you need to deflate the chamber until no more air comes out.
You can then unstick the hose from the rim using horizontal pressure. If you can't do this because the hose is too stuck, you can use a small flathead screwdriver, which you can pass between the hose and the rim and use as a left and right lever to loosen the hose without damaging it.
How do I clean my rim before gluing on the tubular casing?
Using a cloth, rub the bottom of the rim with solvent to remove the glue.
Then wipe the rim dry with a cloth.
Once the rim is clean, you can move on to the gluing stage.
How to glue your casing?
Apply a smooth, even coat of glue with a brush.
Leave to dry for 24 hours, then apply a second coat.
Inflate your tubular tire to 2 bar, then apply a light coat of glue to the tubular tire with a brush. Leave to dry for around 10 minutes.
Insert the valve into the rim, and apply the hose to the rim a little at a time, keeping a slight tension. To re-center your hose, squeeze it and roll it under your fingers.
How do you inflate your hose?
To disassemble the hose, you need to deflate the chamber until no more air comes out.
You can then unstick the hose from the rim using horizontal pressure. If you can't do this because the hose is too stuck, you can use a small flathead screwdriver, which you can pass between the hose and the rim and use as a left and right lever to loosen the hose without damaging it.
Pro tip
When inflating your hose, make sure you set the right pressure for the terrain you're riding on and, above all, for the weather.
If you're riding in wet weather, don't hesitate to lower the tire pressure to increase grip.
Conversely, if you're riding in dry weather, you can increase the pressure.
