tubular repair on the road
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fpugsley posted 13 weeks ago.
Never used Vittoria Pit Stop, but have read good things.
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Toothless posted 13 weeks ago.
I'm not going to be a lot of help here because I haven't had to use it yet (knock on wood), but for races I carry Vittoria Pit-Stop only. My understanding is that it both seals and inflates, so a CO2 cartridge isn't necessary. The Tufo sealant and other types seal the hole but do not have an inflation device, so you have to use the CO2 inflator with it. I know a lot of racers here in Boulder who only carry the Pit Stop. Unfortunately, I cannot give a review of how well it works.
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kylie posted 13 weeks ago.
+1 to Vittoria Pit Stop during a race, and to it both sealing and inflating.
However, for long races I also carry a backup spare and CO2 (I'm on clinchers, so it is less of a big deal, but for big races my fiance does the same even on tubulars). While the VPS is a fast, light, easy solution, it is not a solution for all types of flats. A tear in the sidewall or a gash won't be fixed by it, and sometimes that risk isn't worth it. So the VPS is the first line of defense against most flats, but the backup is there for the other kind. Yes, it makes it heavier, but they don't weight that much. And I carry both since the VPS is so fast and convenient that it is worth having.
I luckily haven't had to use the VPS in a race, and fortunately neither has Mike. But it comes very highly recommended by a number of people we trust, so we figure it is worth trying someday when we need it.
to be clear, this thread does not concern clinchers, nor the merits of one tire style over the other. with that disclaimer out of the way, I'd like to get some opinions on the following topics.
understanding the inherent risks of riding tubulars, does anyone have good or bad experience using injected latex sealants (Vittoria Pit Stop or equivalent) in combination with CO2 to repair flats? I picked up a set of 50/100 tubular BR rims and I'm trying to gauge my comfort level with a slimmed down repair kit. as with most of these all-in-one fix-it products, the reviews seem to be favorable (though I tend to find the delivery on promise marginal).
I guess an appropriate follow-up question would be: latex sealant plus CO2, or full repair kit plus spare tire? the sealant is small/convenient, but can't repair large-scale damage. the spare tire is a guaranteed fix, but it's bulky to carry and isn't 100% ride-worthy when mounted on the road.