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Tufo Tubular Tires Offer Less Rolling Resistance And More Safety
- By Betty Jo Belvedere
- Published 05/7/2010
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Betty Jo Belvedere
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View all articles by Betty Jo BelvedereTufo Tubular Tires Offer Less Rolling Resistance And More Safety
Founded in 1991, Company Tufo designs and makes tubular tires. The production of Tufo tires relies on the over 25 years of experience in the rubber tire industry belonging to its founder Miloslav Klabal. Klabal is himself a passionate racing cyclist and enthusiast. Before launching his own company he devoted many years to research and development in this industry.
Tufo is involved mainly in the production of competition and racing tires. The company seeks to apply the most innovative technologies and techniques in order to create the highest quality product for its users. One needs to look no further than the patents held by the company as evidence of this approach. The Tufo tubular is one such patented product, as it is the unusual Tufo tubular clincher.
Now a little background on tubeless bike tires or as they maybe known sprints or sew ups. They are refered by this because the two edges of the tire are actually sewn together around the inner tube, as opposed to using a beaded edge like a clincher tire. They are held by glue onto special rims designed for this type of tire. The benefits are a tire that is lighter, safer and a smoother ride. These tires have a higher resistance to rolling, a major advantage for safety.
In contrast, a clincher tire has an inner tube and an outer tire. The tire looks like a “U” if seen as a cross section and hooks over the edges of the rim, covering the inner tube. A liner separates these layers. A bead made of sturdy hoops act to hold the tire to the rim.
More competitive cyclists prefer tubeless bike tires over clinchers for the added safety as well as the subtracted weight. Their stability is not as compromised in the event of a flat and Tufo tubular tires can
be ridden flat in case of an emergency. Repairing this type of tire is not the easiest job. Often flats are discarded and replaced completely.
This is not true when Tufo Sealant is used in conjunction with their tires. Tufo sealant makes repairs much easier than before and less time consuming. Many times the repair can be performed instantly and the rider can be back in the race with minimal delay. The sealant is formulated to seal a fair sized hole or it can be used as a preventative tactic. Tufo tire sealant Extreme works on larger punctures but only after a flat has occurred. Either one will be a big help should your Tufo tire meet with a hazard during a ride.
Tufo tire strives to maintain innovative features and fitting a clincher tire onto a tubeless rim is one of the bold, innovative products from this company. This concept which is new to the industry is possible because they made design changes. It incorporates a new type of construction that simultaneously eliminates the need for glue and rim liners without sacrificing the stability, safety and ride of a tubeless tire. Cyclists get the best of both worlds then and can switch without buying or changing rims. They can replace their old tires, tubes and liners with one convenient Tufo tubular clincher.
You need not look any further than the Tufo S33 Special tire. This tire has a fine tread pattern well suited for traction on poor quality pavement. Triathletes among others would value this product because of where they ride. It has very good puncture resistance and will survive the high mileage required for serious training. It installs without glue, tape or tools.
Whether you choose the clincher type or tubular type, the Tufo brand will give you value for your money. Thanks to their commitment to quality, innovative designs and technological advances Tufo is an industry leader.
Tufo is involved mainly in the production of competition and racing tires. The company seeks to apply the most innovative technologies and techniques in order to create the highest quality product for its users. One needs to look no further than the patents held by the company as evidence of this approach. The Tufo tubular is one such patented product, as it is the unusual Tufo tubular clincher.
Now a little background on tubeless bike tires or as they maybe known sprints or sew ups. They are refered by this because the two edges of the tire are actually sewn together around the inner tube, as opposed to using a beaded edge like a clincher tire. They are held by glue onto special rims designed for this type of tire. The benefits are a tire that is lighter, safer and a smoother ride. These tires have a higher resistance to rolling, a major advantage for safety.
In contrast, a clincher tire has an inner tube and an outer tire. The tire looks like a “U” if seen as a cross section and hooks over the edges of the rim, covering the inner tube. A liner separates these layers. A bead made of sturdy hoops act to hold the tire to the rim.
More competitive cyclists prefer tubeless bike tires over clinchers for the added safety as well as the subtracted weight. Their stability is not as compromised in the event of a flat and Tufo tubular tires can
This is not true when Tufo Sealant is used in conjunction with their tires. Tufo sealant makes repairs much easier than before and less time consuming. Many times the repair can be performed instantly and the rider can be back in the race with minimal delay. The sealant is formulated to seal a fair sized hole or it can be used as a preventative tactic. Tufo tire sealant Extreme works on larger punctures but only after a flat has occurred. Either one will be a big help should your Tufo tire meet with a hazard during a ride.
Tufo tire strives to maintain innovative features and fitting a clincher tire onto a tubeless rim is one of the bold, innovative products from this company. This concept which is new to the industry is possible because they made design changes. It incorporates a new type of construction that simultaneously eliminates the need for glue and rim liners without sacrificing the stability, safety and ride of a tubeless tire. Cyclists get the best of both worlds then and can switch without buying or changing rims. They can replace their old tires, tubes and liners with one convenient Tufo tubular clincher.
You need not look any further than the Tufo S33 Special tire. This tire has a fine tread pattern well suited for traction on poor quality pavement. Triathletes among others would value this product because of where they ride. It has very good puncture resistance and will survive the high mileage required for serious training. It installs without glue, tape or tools.
Whether you choose the clincher type or tubular type, the Tufo brand will give you value for your money. Thanks to their commitment to quality, innovative designs and technological advances Tufo is an industry leader.
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