> 3) Low humidity, DARK COOL (my fave is an armoir in a basement) NO AIR
> CIRCULATION
> 4) U/V, heat, friction, dirt, ANY light (not just U/V) keep them in a
> container that prevents air circulation if folded, use wheel covers if
> mounted on wheels. I have two identical pairs of 180gr track tires
> that are close to 20 years old, the set that had the goofy coolstop
> tire covers look great, the ones that were uncovered the black rubber
> tread has crackled. Sigh.
The best way to preserve Clement Setas is to follow the above advice and never, ever take them out of the box. Don't even LOOK at them. Keep them sealed up tight.
Better yet, send them to me. I will store them for you in my special silk tire storage facility. I will guarantee their preservation. However, you can never use them, look at them, or, god forbid, have them back. They will stay exactly like new as long as they never leave the facility. Exposure to the elements after my careful preservation may cause immediate disintegration of the tires.
Trust me. I'm a professional.
Todd Kuzma
Tullio's Big Dog Cyclery
Heron Bicycles
LaSalle IL 815-223-1776
http://www.tullios.com/
http://www.heronbicycles.com/