I ride Zipp 303 tubs on training rides, glued on, and carry a pre-glued spare tyre. The glue reactivates when it goes up against the glue on the rim to replace a flat. I use Conti Gatorskins for training, Conti Competition on Edco's for racing. Never tried tape as I can be quick with glue, but now might be the time. I can change a flat quicker than club members with clinchers and tyre levers, and certainly quicker than tubeless, which many without the right technique struggle to get off and on. I also use sealant in the tubs and it has saved me many times.

This guy definitely has to make his own KZfaq channel.

Tried tubs for the first time, and went the taped path. Simple, clean and neat. I believe taped adhesives have come in leaps and bounds, compared to 50 year old tech that is mastic/ contact cement.

Ive been using tape to hold my tubs for the last 3 years - using Caden tape. Never had any issues and i use my tubs as a daily ✌🏼

Thanks Cam, for the first time I see how this is done 😉👍

Awesome vid Cam, and that Factor looks like an absolute weapon 🚲👍

Excellent tutorial!!!

Sticking to my Hutchinson tubeless set up 👍

You are a legend brother

amazing tutorial

Thanks for this very useful video! I have just purchased a bike with tubulars so good knowledge to have in case I run flat.

I've been running clinchers for decades. I only got my first tubular wheelset last year. I haven't done much riding on them yet. I decided to go the tape route, and don't have any regrets yet. I went with the TUFO tape on the rear, and the red 3M tape on the front. Just to see which one was better. My red tape wasn't transparent like the one shown here. Thank you.

Would love to see/hear more from this guy

Thanks for sharing! 😀

Talk about reading my mind, went to look for taping option to use with new tyres on rims, and this cam up.... Tape ordered from Caden, cant wait to try it out.. Glue sucks!!!! Thanks Cam for yet another great video ;)

That 3m tape looks well easy to use,the trouble is i now use maxis tubeless now...so convenient especially on our uk roads!!!

I had no idea that fitting one was considered to be such a big deal. I've run tubs on my track bike since I got one in the 90's, and didn't think anything of changing tyres myself, just went ahead and did it (with tape). Couple of nice tips in there though, which I found out by trial and error... pre-KZfaq :)

I always tape over the stem hole because the bottom of the stem rubber gets pushed up through the sharp edges of carbon or aluminum valve holes. I also use 3m, but mine is blue and thicker. I also like to see tape protruding through the valve hole surrounding the stem. Its worked like a charm for me for many years.

Thx Cam. Ur mate the bike mechanic certainly had done a few of these. I have always glued mine. No longer. Have 2 take my Roval clx40's 2 my Specialized Bike Shop & they r very kindly going 2 allow me 2 use the Wheel True Stand 2 get the glue off my Rims. Tape 4 me in future. B4 the new Tubulars go on l am going 2 upgrade the spokes 2 DR Swiss Aerolite bladed Spokes. My Carbon Wheels should end up about 100grams lighter & also faster. Would ❤ 2 find a couple of pairs of the clincher versions 4 Training.

Would be great fun to see more vidoes about the Caden/DeCadence wheels

Waiting for your review of the VAM mate

Hello can tubular tape be installed over leftover glue residue on a wheelset? Or will I need a fresh/bare wheelset for it to adhere properly? I want to switch to tape but was worried the glue residue would affect it

I have been running tubulars on my Enve’s for several years and have been relatively fortunate. Nevertheless, flats are inevitable and I just walked out to find a flat front tire caused by a huge piece of glass. I’m sick of glueing and so I’m going to give this a try. My question is this: I have two rounds of old glue on the carbon rim currently. Is the tape more effective or less effective with the old glue on the rim? Is removal of the glue is necessary to proper installation of the rim tape? Cheers in advance.

Hi, good evening from the small island of Saipan. Like your video about using tape for tubular tires. By the way what kind of 3M tape you using? Like to try it also 😊

I'll stick with my tubes and Schwalbe Durano Plus tryes 👌🏻

Thx for the tutorial, helpful make me want to go for it! And It raised a question in my mind. You promote the Caden (DEcadenCE) wheelset, I would be interested to get a bit more on the wheelset. A review perhaps. Based in the USA, i have a hard time to find proper current review on the wheelset. My personal interest are around 5 aspects: - Riding characteristics of the wheelset (stable, nervous....) - Behavior in windy situation - Performance (aerodynamic, compared to your ZIP on the WINSPACE on your lovely hill of yours ;-) ) - Hub (engagement / maintenance) - long term review (not now i know) , at the end i would want to know if money was not a thing would these be your recommendation? That could lead to a wheel comparison and review based on what you have experienced so far. Thx so much for trying more affordable options for all of us, cycling is becoming such a luxury sport and triathlon (my gig) feels simply elitist, just sad. Keep going th good job!

Thanks Cam yet another interesting video. I have a question for your friend. How about leaving a small gap (5-7 cm) opposite to the valve without tape to facilitate dismounting the tubular fast while being out there? and in case of a flat would it be safe to mount a spare tubular if that 3M tape comes off with the flat tub (as I have experienced when done at home), much less with Tufo tape that tends to stay on the rim. Cheers

😍🚲👍nice bro..

EXCELLENT tutorial video , gentleman ‼ What PSI are you actually riding ? Was hoping to see the FINAL step of getting last part of tire onto rim Always the most challenging part of the install Why was that part not shown ? Have you been able to get in some decent miles on the bike with these wheels?

After watching this tutorial, I am willing to pay for Fitting Tubular tiers.. hahahahaha

Would love a tutorial in options to get home after flatting with a tub , reluctant to ride mine as worried will get stuck

no experience with the 3M tape, but i tried the Mariposa tape and it was like pedaling through 3mm of mud. it sure was convenient though

If your tire is flat beyond repair, do you have a spare with you? Just curious why you didn't choose tubeless, thanks for the content!

Hi from France, I'm a tubular man,been running on tubulars for years (a personal choice, no hate mail please), i glue my tub's (again a personal choice, no hate mail please). But what a great video, showing that it's not at all that hard the gluing part,but i'm telling you now the ride on tub's is just something else. Just a question,how do you find those Maxxis tubulars ? I run exclusivly Vittoria (again a personal choice) the Corsa in 25mm. Do you find a difference between tubulars and tubeless tyres ? Do you run on tubulars daily or only on race days ? I love your chanel,i'm an Aussie (from Melbourne,no hate mail) love your accent and just they way you get things done.

Hello is it possible to install tubular tape on top of old glue residue or does it need to be a fresh wheel that hasn't been glued previously? I'm worried the old glue would affect the adhesive from the tape

Great and insightful video, but the best takeaway for me? Electrical tape on the valvestem to stop it rattling! :P

hey Cam, thanks for the Video... Why going Tubular and not Tubeless? Is it just a few grams ligther?

Hmm. I'm still a bit skeptical on tubular tape. Is it really as safe as glue? As in it doesn't roll off even on hot days? Or with rim braking heat? Edit: I've also noticed it's hard to get the tape perfectly aligned to the wheel, as it sticks to the tube immediately, whereas with glue, the tube "slides on" the wheel, allowing for minor adjustments to be made before they completely adhere.

tubulars making a comebback?!!?!?!?!?!?!

There's nothing like the smell of tubular glue to your Sunday morning coffe. Gluing is a lifestyle, as important as cycling itself. Now, this is the first time I've seen this 3M tape, seems much better than the more common tape with a kind of foam in the middle(those are totally useless) Maybe the time has come ...

The tech seems to have improved. Tape was a huge no-no even 5-8 years ago. Always glue. It would take at least 3 days of 3 separate mastic applications with 24 hr dry time each application.

If i got flat in tubular so i need to change the rim tape i mean the glue before puting the tube??

Can you put sealant to tubular tires?

How do you change a tubular tire? since it is glued or do you just swap the whole wheel?

How tall are you? 5.10 ? Im 6.1 and Its a 58 cm bmc sl01 out now. But will that be too big?

Make a comparison between caden and winspace wheels

did you prep the tire with glue?

Why no choose hookless wheel ?

Man when putting the tape on, use a truing stand, so much easier and quicker.

What's the purpose of the tape if he pulls it out?

That tape is The Shit! for tubbies. Never glue again

Tubulars in 2021 🤯

Friends dont let friends glue tub’s!

So tubular actually means no tube??

If you do not clean the rims,,you will have a bad result when it gets hot ,,,

It boggles the mind that a strip of tape is holding a tire on to a rim!

I was lulled into the convenience of tape, unfortunately rolling a tire in a race I spent time training for was not convenient,safe or an experience I'm willing to repeat. Pay someone to glue if you don't have the time, consider your mates safety if not your own.

Tubular....why?

tubes are soooo old school......tubeless man. Better rolling resistance, better puncture proof, better setup!

not sure why amateurs still using tubular tyres, that won't make any sense.

I don’t get that people still use this stoneage tech. Doesn’t make any sense especially in the amateur sector. And especially since tubeless is know to have less rolling resistance

Should not stretch the tire like that