Recent content by JChapATX

  1. J

    Tubular Tire Recommendation

    So I rode the Zipps for 2 months and flatted the rear today. I noticed the tire was cut last night. Tried superglue, but that didn't work. Flatted on my ride this morning as expected. The rubber just seems soft. Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will look at the Conti's or the...
  2. J

    Tubular Tire Recommendation

    I use them for training and general riding. After doing some research at the LBS this morning, I found out the following. Vittoria manufactures tires for both Zipp and Mavic. However, the Zipp and the Mavic use the old 290tpi set up, so essentially, except for branding and dimples, the Zipp...
  3. J

    Tubular Tire Recommendation

    I'm searching for a new tire. I've always ridden the Vittoria Corsa Evo, but when Vittoria "upgraded" the tire from 290tpi to 320tpi, they changed the stem from a 40mm with a removable core to a completely removable stem to allow for extenders to be attached at the base of the tire. The...