n.
slang for a tubular bicycle tire commonly used by professional road racers and track riding specialists.
A tubular tire is constructed by completely enclosing the inflatable inner tube within the rubberized tire casing, and then literally sewing the casing together around it with an industrial sewing machine (hence the term "sewup"). A protective strip is then bonded to the tire to protect the stitching from abrasion. The tire is physically attached to the wheel rim by gluing it in place with contact cement.
This design is somewhat archaic, and has been replaced for the most part by the more modern, beaded tire, or "clincher", which utilize a separate inner tube and open-style casing held in place by air pressure alone, much like an automobile tire.
Sewups, or tubular, tires are best suited to high-performance applications, because of their inherent lighter weight. However, due to the labor-intensive mounting procedure and higher manufacturing cost, the popularity of this design has diminished in recent years.
slang for a tubular bicycle tire commonly used by professional road racers and track riding specialists.
A tubular tire is constructed by completely enclosing the inflatable inner tube within the rubberized tire casing, and then literally sewing the casing together around it with an industrial sewing machine (hence the term "sewup"). A protective strip is then bonded to the tire to protect the stitching from abrasion. The tire is physically attached to the wheel rim by gluing it in place with contact cement.
This design is somewhat archaic, and has been replaced for the most part by the more modern, beaded tire, or "clincher", which utilize a separate inner tube and open-style casing held in place by air pressure alone, much like an automobile tire.
Sewups, or tubular, tires are best suited to high-performance applications, because of their inherent lighter weight. However, due to the labor-intensive mounting procedure and higher manufacturing cost, the popularity of this design has diminished in recent years.
Lance Armstrong rides sewup tires in the Tour De France so his wheels are as light as possible for the mountain climbing stages.
by Litespeed99 June 5, 2009
Get the sewupmug. Someone who's interest in cycling extends beyond mere enjoyment of the sport, and who is overly infatuated with the equipment itself. Obsessed with purchasing, or at least admiring, the very latest, overpriced frames, components, and even the apparel worn like spandex shorts and carbon fiber shoes.
A bike geek will spend $8,000 on a pro racing bike just to ride laps around Prospect Park, and then keep it next to his bed at night.
by Litespeed99 June 7, 2009
Get the bike geekmug. Grey mist is a product exclusively available at the Grey Area coffeeshop in Amsterdam, Holland. It is produced by separating cannabis trichomes (THC crystals) from the mature marijuana flower buds that produce them. In other words, it is a powdered form of hashish in it's purest form.
This popular product has elevated the American owned-and-operated Grey Area coffeeshop to legendary status in the cannabis comminity.
This popular product has elevated the American owned-and-operated Grey Area coffeeshop to legendary status in the cannabis comminity.
by Litespeed99 June 6, 2009
Get the grey mistmug. to snort cocaine
Taken from the folk song, "Take A Whiff on Me", recorded by Ledbelly, Woody Guthrie, The Byrds, and The White Stripes, among others
Taken from the folk song, "Take A Whiff on Me", recorded by Ledbelly, Woody Guthrie, The Byrds, and The White Stripes, among others
Cocaine's for horses and not for men
Doctors say t'will kill you but they don't say when.
Ho, ho, honey take a whiff on me.
Doctors say t'will kill you but they don't say when.
Ho, ho, honey take a whiff on me.
by Litespeed99 June 6, 2009
Get the take a whiffmug.