as I focus on the topic of rim choice for my Hunter unicycle, I am wondering if anyone out there uses a sew-up (tubular) rim and tire on their 29"/700c unicycle. For the unitiated, sew up tires are those which have to be glued onto a rim with contact cement. They are popular among racing bicyclists, and the larger varieties are often used by cyclocross racers.
There are lots of nice 700c tubular tires in sizes up to 35mm made by companies like Tufo and Andre Dugast. The Dugast tubulars are some of the nicest bicycle tires made, and assuming you have them glued onto the rim properly they can be ridden even at low pressures.
I have heard that some special circus unicycles use sew up tires.
Has anyone here tried a sew-up tire on a unicycle? Thanks in advance.
I've never used sew up tires, but narrow tires are generally regarded as not so good for unicycling. 35mm is definitely on the narrow side. If you do try it though, let us know how it goes.
I have a "circus" bicycle that came with sew-up rims/tires. I switched them for cheaper, easier-to-replace rims & tires. My preferred tire for the 29" (on road) is the Schwalbe Big Apple. A hard, skinny tire may work for you, but just remember you're not going that fast in the first place; wheel aerodynamics and road friction aren't really measurable in relation to your energy output. Comfort, though subjective, is.
