Re: [CR]Rim cement

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli:Laser)

Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:27:23 +1200
From: "David Benson" <tech@worrall.co.nz>
To: Monkeyman <monkey37@bluemarble.net>
Cc: Donald A Walter <donrazr@juno.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Rim cement
References: <20010628.173713.328.0.donrazr@juno.com> <a05100300b7618002a3ff@[128.111.200.88]>


Monkeyman wrote:
> >I would like the opininon from those of you who still ride tubulars-what
> >is your rim cement of choice? Recently tried Wolber (only brand the LBS
> >had) and I'm not at all happy with it. I think I would roll a tire off a
> >rim for sure with this stuff. What really sticks?
>
> Clement. . . if you've got the red stuff, you've got sticky.
> Actually the Wolber is just fine stuff and works well too. Check the
> archives since I know we went over this subject less than 6 months
> ago.
> enjoy,
> Brandon"monkeyman"Ives

DB say: Clement is certainly sticky when fresh, but it continues to cure until it becomes brittle. This is definitely a consideration on bikes which don't see regular use- the glue may become unsafe long before you puncture or wear out your tubulars.