Lotto NL-Jumbo Team Mechanic mounts Corsa Tubular at Giro

Behind the scenes at the Giro d'Italia 2017. Lotto NL-Jumbo's team mechanic, Hans van Vianen shows how to mount a Vittoria Corsa Graphene tubular.

[SirNickettyNox]

Did my first time effort of gluing tubulars to my front and rear wheels using Mastic Pro. Only required one coat of glue to the rim and one to the tyre base tape, which is different to what others seem to do. It went reasonably well except for the glue getting onto the rim side walls and breaking surfaces. Contrary to what the instructions say its impossible to wash off the glue with water, did the best I could but it looks messy. Didn't like the applicator tubes, next time I'll buy a tub of glue instead. All in all I'm quite happy with my effort, can't wait to try them out in a couple of days. Hopefully the tubulars will stay on! :))

[michaelsearer]

I just bought a pair of Mavic rims with Vittoria sew-ups. I can't wait to try them and see what all the fuss is about. Old School Rules! Steel bikes only!

[dddzzzdddzzz]

Those glues have solvents that migrate straight through the skin into the bloodstream.
The warnings on the label are no joke, I've known two guys who handled solvents like that and have died of cancer.

[maxmason]

Sniffing Vittoria Mastik'One Professional glue with Rage Against The Machine background musica rocks !!

[Bandilerosoundboy]

As you can see the rims are already layered with glue.. Two to 3 coats recommended. It is very very important the the tire is also prepped with at least one layer of dry Glue before doing what he is doing. If this is the case then he did it right..

[trackie]

Bare hands using the solvent-soaked rag to clean the rim and to apply the glue. These toluene/xylene solvents go right through your skin and damage your liver. Sure, using a brush and gloves doesn’t make the job easier, but cancer really sucks.

[LorenzMapTV]

How come there is no copy right infringement 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[marknorman]

Love the lyrics at 4.29. Thats what I say when tub gluing is going badly

[illwarez]

Im here only to listen Rage Against the Machine

[louismorel]

They cut slighly used.tubulars in two to be sure that nobody pick them up in the trash can....
They are still good for 3000km ...
I have seen that before even for amateur teams in france ...
Not very good mentality those days....

[tomr]

How can you get a tubular perfectly straight on the rim in one go? Mine always needs manual adjustment to get somewhat straight.

[medianexchanges]

the pro's make it look effortless which it is not

[labelJohn]

Love the lifer thumb action. F those plumber brushes... get in there with with your thumb son!

[DigitalB]

A little amateur-ish for my liking. Using his thumb to apply the glue?

[christiankruger]

Yeah, best music in background VOLBEAT

[poly_hexamethyl]

6 minutes...wow! I take more like an hour to mount the damn things. And then they're not as straight as this guy's. And somehow I always manage to get glue on the braking surfaces and need to clean that off, and.... :-)

[robertphillips]

Xcellent, as an old guy l have alway ridden tubulars except 4 the last few yrs . (3) yrs Clinchers as l am sick & tired of gluing the tubulars on the rims . When l have a spare moment l am going 2 remove the glue ( days of work ) & use tape . No clincher rides as well as a tubular. Hope they remain in the Pro peleton ranks .

[remcofalkenburg]

Hoeveelste laag was dat die je erop smeerde?

[bobbysilver]

I think he is using the "new" Vittoria Magic Mastik glue. It is not the "usual" way to glue on tubulars.

[trroland]

What about the 3 layers of glue (and please let each layer almost dry) to the rim AND to the base tape before mounting?😅 Is that not necessary?🤔