1912 Excelsior Tribute
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Thanks guys.. going to keep plugging away on all the little details. Trying to still take time and enjoy what I’m doing! I’m diggin color too..When sun comes out this week I’ll get some more pictures up.
There is a clean and pure look to the build. The colour is indeed spot on. In all a fantastic build.
Steve.
Steve.
A real beauty Moto, I am liking Taylar bikes. The tool box helps ensure a long wheelbase a real plus to my way of thinking. Fender struts are super strong.
Did some hard looking at your tires. Interesting tread pattern. Looked at Coker, didn't see them.
Thanks for the photos.
Tom from Rubicon
Did some hard looking at your tires. Interesting tread pattern. Looked at Coker, didn't see them.
Thanks for the photos.
Tom from Rubicon
Hey Tom they are Electra brand, 2.35 but wider than most 2.35.
Yup. Electra Diamond. Go carefully. The sidewalls are thin. I had a pair on my "Twin" build and they blew the sidewall out in under 150 miles. Luckly; I was about 1/4 mile from home when it started to go and I caught it early. But in that SLOW 1/4 mile back home the thing became unrideable OR pushable in the last 50 yards with the tube poking out. they are very wide https://www.smmcyclery.com/product/...MI1v650oG24gIVDNVkCh2eqwUTEAQYAiABEgK1APD_BwE
Hey buddy thanx for heads up.Ill see what I can do to help prevent it from happening?
Guys helping guys and it doesn't get much better than that!
I've had two blowouts in the last 10 plus years & both occurred on or within fifty feet of leaving my driveway, and just a couple of months apart this year. In both cases I've come to the conclusion that I'd over inflated the tires just prior to riding and my analog pressure gauge was under reading the pressures by almost 50 percent! I now use a quality digital pressure gauge. I was very fortunate not to have incurred injury or at the least, major damage to the bikes.
Ride safe, ride smart.
Rick C.
I've had two blowouts in the last 10 plus years & both occurred on or within fifty feet of leaving my driveway, and just a couple of months apart this year. In both cases I've come to the conclusion that I'd over inflated the tires just prior to riding and my analog pressure gauge was under reading the pressures by almost 50 percent! I now use a quality digital pressure gauge. I was very fortunate not to have incurred injury or at the least, major damage to the bikes.
Ride safe, ride smart.
Rick C.
Electra Diamond tires have the look, but as Velodrome has pointed out at least in his experience has had side wall failure. Our machines exceed manufacturer design load limits. Velodrome did not specify the PSI he loaded the tires to.
It is a given from empirical data that side walls crush creating friction leading to side wall failure. Not often in tubeless tires. But in tubed tires there is built in friction.
The tube squirming inside the tire casing more friction.
I always load my tires to max PSI expecting a firm ride.
So that is why I ride my machine on a sprung fork and a Brooks model B190 saddle.
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/b190-1.html.
Tom from Rubicon
It is a given from empirical data that side walls crush creating friction leading to side wall failure. Not often in tubeless tires. But in tubed tires there is built in friction.
The tube squirming inside the tire casing more friction.
I always load my tires to max PSI expecting a firm ride.
So that is why I ride my machine on a sprung fork and a Brooks model B190 saddle.
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/b190-1.html.
Tom from Rubicon
The rubber in a white tire is not as durable as a black tire. Something about carbon black adds strength to rubber.
Carbon is added for wear resistance not strength. Pure carbon/graphite is used as a lubricant. While pure rubber wears more rapidly it also provides better traction to the road surface.
Tom from Rubicon
Tom from Rubicon
Learn something new everyday! So any preventative measures? Well I know duct tape won’t stop punctures. Will it help on the side wall to prevent blow out? Have a good Holiday everyone.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemical-engineering/carbon-black
Role of carbon black
Carbon black is a universal reinforcing filler and light stabilizer used in rubber compounds. Carbon black imparts strength and toughness to a tire as well as it improves the rubber's resistance to tearing, abrasion, flex fatigue and also increases traction and durability. A tire would last less than 5000 miles without the addition of carbon black.
Role of carbon black
Carbon black is a universal reinforcing filler and light stabilizer used in rubber compounds. Carbon black imparts strength and toughness to a tire as well as it improves the rubber's resistance to tearing, abrasion, flex fatigue and also increases traction and durability. A tire would last less than 5000 miles without the addition of carbon black.
Well hmmm, does carbon black come in white, crème or paisley? Shades of grey would look quite pragmatic as well.
Rick C.
Rick C.
My recommendation is a 10% engineering safety factor in max PSI and sidewall inspection on every ride ( every ride ) and after about 100 miles switch them to a pedal bike. Replace with Felt Quick Bricks in the color of your choice. NEVER had a single issue with Quick Bricks. Also: These are the only tubes I use: https://www.mtbr.com/product/tires-and-wheels/tube/kenda/downhill-tubes.html !! 2.25mm thick of high quality rubber!! The Diamonds look FANTASTIC but at our weights and speeds I don't trust them.
Ok so what Your saying is take anxiety meds. Prior to my ride! I will keep a close eye on them. All kidding aside Thanks
I’m almost rode worthy. I am stuck at the moment ...until I get to Harbor Freight and get a new gear puller. I am using my first set of cotter pin crank arms....Got a crank arm stuck and my puller broke. So I’m stuck!
I’m almost rode worthy. I am stuck at the moment ...until I get to Harbor Freight and get a new gear puller. I am using my first set of cotter pin crank arms....Got a crank arm stuck and my puller broke. So I’m stuck!
