Wolber Tubulars, Tires and Rims Folder (Undated) — Wolber Tubulars and Tires, Tubeless Tubulars and Cement, Super Champion Rims and the Firm’s Historic Account

Wolber’s English folder “Tubulars, Tyres, Rims”: a historic account of the Soissons firm, its hand-made and molded tubulars and its tires, tubeless tubulars and cement, and the Super Champion rims it made from 1979. No year is printed.

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HISTORIC ACCOUNT

The world’s leading maker of tubulars…
The firm, founded in 1898, has specialized since the beginning in the manufacture of tyres and inner tubes for bicycles, racing tubulars, and, more recently, tyres for mopeds.

Originally a one-man business, then a family firm, Wolber is now a public company with 900 employees at its 30,000-square-metre works at Soissons. It produces about one and a half million tubulars a year.

Its constant interest in the manufacture of racing tubulars, its experience, and the equipment it has brought together for the manufacture of ever growing numbers of tubulars make it the world leader in the field.

Today, Wolber tubulars are sold on all five continents. More than 35 % of sales are abroad.

Wolber is the first maker of tubulars in the world to have developed a tubeless, seamless tubular, which can be repaired using a special kit also developed by Wolber.

Their technical superiority and performance have made Wolber tyres and tubulars leaders throughout the world.

Since 1979, Wolber has been making the famous Super Champion and Record alloy rims at its Soissons works.

Wolber’s experience, together with new manufacturing techniques developed by Wolber, assures a high-quality product chos[cut off] by the most knowledgeable cyclists.

… WOLBER worlwide:
Belgium, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, West Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Scandinavian countries, Great Britain, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Madagascar, South Africa, Reunion, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Mauritius, and Tahiti.

WOLBER

WOLBER PNEUMATIQUES VELO-CYCLO-BOYAUX
B.P. 6 – 17, rue de Villeneuve, 02201 SOISSONS Cedex – FRANCE
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SIRET 715 780 540 00012 – APE 5201
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WOLBER-SOISSONS
MAQUETTE : G. COLADON
IMPRIMÉ EN FRANCE PAR DUTÉRIEZ, 92-CLICHY [?]

TUBULARS
TYRES
RIMS
WOLBER
SUPER CHAMPION

[A Wolber folder spread: a “Historic Account” text page with a world map of red asterisks marking countries, beside an orange cover reading “Tubulars, Tyres, Rims” with the Wolber and Super Champion logos. Three binder hole punches run down the gutter, and one covers the end of a line in the right text column.]

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TUBULARS

Hand made tubulars

CRITERIUM
Weight: 240 g.
Section: 22.7 mm.
Hand-glued tubular, high-density cotton casing, ribbed tread, moulded butyl rubber innertube. For all road events.

RECORD 18 PISTE
Weight: 165 g.
Section: 18,5 mm.
Tubular especially made for high performances. Excellent efficiency (Latex, extra light innertube).

RECORD ROUTE
Weight: 185 g.
Section: 18,5 mm.
Tubular especially recommended in “Time trial” races. Best Road performance (Latex, extra light innertube).

PERFORMANCE
Weight: 215 g.
Section: 22,7 mm.
“Up-market” tubulars which have proved their worth in the “Tour de France”. Fully hand-made 37 strands per cm, with optimum road performance (Latex, extra light innertube).

COMPETITION
Weight: 215 g.
Section: 22,7 mm.
“Up-market” tubulars which have proved their worth in the “Tour de France”. Fully hand-made, 37 strands per cm, with optimum road performance (Latex, extra light innertube).

PISTE
Weight: 185 g.
Section: 22,7 mm.
Track tubular suitable for all tracks. 37 strands per cm, excellent performance (Latex, extra light innertube).

PERFORMANCE SOIE
Weight: 220 g.
Section: 22.7 mm.
Top-quality tubular for time trials only. All hand made. 48 threads/cm, natural silk (lightweight latex innertube).

COMPETITION SOIE
Weight: 220 g.
Section: 22.7 mm.
Top-quality tubular. Better performance than other tubulars. All hand made. 48 threads/cm, natural silk (lightweight latex innertube).

PISTE SOIE
Weight: 190 g.
Section: 22.7 mm.
Top-quality tubular for cement tracks. Combines flexibility and durability. 48 threads/cm, natural silk (lightweight latex innertube).

Vulcanised tubulars round shaped

JUNIOR BUTYL
Weight: 335 g.
Section: 25 mm.
Strong fast tubulars, ideal for training and very popular with young riders (Butyl innertube).

INTERNATIONAL
Weight: 280 g.
Section: 24 mm.
Light casing of Egyptian cotton 24 strands per cm. excellent performance for applications: touring, training, racing (Butyl innertube).

SPECIAL COURSE
Weight: 280 g.
Section: 24 mm.
Light casing of Egyptian cotton 24 strands per cm. Tough, light, high performance tubulars. Suitable for all applications: touring, training, racing (Butyl innertube).

Vulcanised tubulars flat moulded

W 333
Weight: 333 g.
Section: 25,5 mm.
Strong fast tubulars, ideal for training and very popular with young riders Ribbed tread. (Butyl innertube).

STRADA 80
Weight: 310 g.
Section: 22 mm.
Strong fast tubulars, ideal for training and very popular with young riders (Butyl innertube).

LEADER 80
Weight: 255 g.
Section: 22 mm.
Light casing of Egyptian cotton 24 strands per cm. Tough, light, high performance tubulars. Suitable for all applications: touring, training, racing (Butyl innertube).

CORSA 80
Weight: 265 g.
Section: 22 mm.
Light casing of Egyptian cotton 24 strands per cm. Excellent performance for all applications: touring, training, racing (Butyl in[hole]ube).

CROSS
Weight: 355 g.
Section: 26 mm.
Tread pattern designed for cyclo-cross on frozen ground and for front wheel for cross-country use. (Moulded butyl rubber innertube).

CROSS 28
Weight: 400 g.
Section: 28 mm.
Special anti-skid tread. Excellent adhesion in muddy conditions. (Butyl innertube).

CROSS SUPER
Weight: 360 g.
Section: 25,5 mm.
Similar to the “Cross”, special anti-skid tread. Good adhesion in muddy conditions (Butyl innertub[hole]
ROUTE RENFORCE
Weight: 365 g.
Section: 25,5 mm.
An extra strong standard tubular for winter conditions (Butyl innertube).

Mixed tubulars

INVULNERABLE
Weight: 280 g.
Section: 21,5 mm.
First tubular in the world with as main feature a stainless steel mesh underneath the tread which protects it from punctures.
Specially recommended for bad road conditions. (Butyl innertube).

NEO-PRO
Weight: 260 g.
Section: 21,5 mm.
This tyre combines the lightness and performance advantages of a hand-made tubular with the toughness of a vulcanised one, at a reasonable price. Ideal for touring, training, and racing (Butyl innertube).

TYRES

700 X 20 C W 20
Weight: 300 g.
Section: 20 mm.
Narrow H.P. tyre. Egyptian cotton casing, extra strong 6 atm = 90 psi.

700 X 23 C W 23 INVULNERABLE
Weight: 390 g.
Section: 23 mm.
Pure Egyptian cotton casing. First cover with a stainless steel mesh under the tread to protect it from punctures. 6 atm = 90 psi.

700 X 25 C W 25*
Weight: 375 g.
Section: 25 mm.
Narrow H.P. tyre.
Egyptian cotton casing, extra strong.
Comfortable and very efficient. Tyre designed for sport-touring.6 atm = 90 psi.

700 X 28 C W 28*
Weight: 450 g.
Section: 28 mm.
Tyre with cotton casing.
Medium section tyre for touring. 6 atm = 90 psi.

700 X 25 C TANDEM
Weight: 473 g.
Section: 25 mm.

650 X 32 B TANDEM
Weight: 537 g.
Section: 32 mm.
Nylon casing, translucent walls, reinforced beads.
Tyres specially designed for tandems and cyclists who camp.

700 X 22 C RALLYE
Weight: 385 g.
Section: 23 mm.
Narrow section 22 mm.
Nylon casing. Tubular look when set up on a rim.
6 atm = 90 psi.

700 X 22 C SUPER RALLYE
Weight: 315 g.
Section: 22 mm.
Pure Egyptian cotton casing. Tubular look when set up on a rim.
6 atm = 90 psi.

650 X 32 B SUPER RANDONNEUR*
Weight: 425 g.
Section: 32 mm.
Tyre with cotton casing and extra strong tread. Combines comfort, flexibility and strength. Ideal for touring.

Cross BMX

BMX
20 X 2.125
SUPER CROSS
Weight: 885 g.
Section: 55 mm.
Nylon casing. Walls have high impact resistance.
Rubber-coated 2×2 thread cable. For use on Super Cross rims.
Tread designed for use on dirt tracks.
Available in blue and tan, red and tan, yellow and tan, and black.

Mopeds

PUNCH
Weight:
2 1/4 x 17: 1,060 g;
2 1/4 x 18: 1,110 g.
Section: 55/56 mm.
Casing: nylon threads, high impact resistance.
Cable: rubber-coated 2×2 threads. Copper-plated galvanized steel wire.
Tread pattern: very good adherence on wet surfaces.

*Nota: Available in sport version with nylon casing. All 700c sizes available in 27″ size.

[Wolber tubulars and tires in a four-panel folder spread: hand-made tubulars, vulcanized round and flat molded tubulars, mixed tubulars, then tires, Cross BMX and Mopeds, each entry with a close-up tread photograph. A few binder hole punches fall on text lines in the middle columns.]

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Tubeless tubulars

NEW
JUNIOR TUBELESS
Weight: 355 g.
Section: 24 mm.
Tubular with no innertube and no seam. Can be repaired in place, from the outside, using a special kit. A robust tubular for training and touring.

LIBERTY 270-22
Weight: 265 g.
Section: 22 mm.
First tubeless tubular tyre in the world without stitching and repairable with a special repair kit. Made of pure Egyptian cotton (24 strands per cm). Ideal for touring and training.

Tubeless Repairs

Punctures can be repaired from the outside, without removing the tubular from the rim. Simply locate the puncture and inject the glue, which stops the leak. Inflate immediately to maximum pressure.

It contains:
• one tube of rubber solution with a squeeze-out key;
• one injection needle;
• directions for use.

CEMENT

WOLBER rim cement has great adhesive force. Made of natural rubber, it is resistant to rain, cold, and sun. WOLBER rim cement is used by most of the major professional teams.

RIMS

Mixte rim

MIXTE
Weight: 530 g.
Size: 700 C – 21.622
Width: 20.2 mm.
Height: 13.8 mm.
32 or 36 holes.
Eyelets: double.
Satin or polished finish.
For sporting and hard riding. Takes wired-on tyres from 23 to 28 mm wide or vulcanized tubulars such as the International, the Special Course, or the W 333. This rim may be used with wired-on tyres for winter riding and with tubulars for summer riding.

Rims for tubular tyres

PERFORMANCE
Weight: 305 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 20 mm.
Height: 11.3 mm.
24, 28, 32, or 36 holes.
Eyelets: double.
Satin finish.
For track, competition, or time trials. Very strong for its weight.

RECORD DU MONDE
Weight: 330 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 20 mm.
Height: 11.5 mm.
24, 28, 32, or 36 holes.
Eyelets: double.
Satin finish.
For competition and track use.

ARC EN CIEL
Weight: 345 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 20.5 mm.
Height: 12 mm.
28, 32, or 36 holes.
Eyelets: double.
Finishes: satin (any number of holes); blue or gold or black anodized or satin (36 holes).
For road races and time trials.

TOURMALET
Weight: 365 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 21.4 mm.
Height: 12.3 mm.
32 or 36 holes.
Eyelets: double.
Satin finish (32 holes); satin or polished finish (36 holes).
For training and touring.

RECORD
Weight: 385 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 21.4 mm.
Height: 12.3 mm.
36 holes.
Eyelets: single.
Polished finish.
For training.

PRESTIGE
Weight: 400 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 20.5 mm.
Height: 12.3 mm.
28, 32, or 36 holes.
Eyelets: double.
Satin finish.
For all forms of racing.
A very strong rim, recommended for cyclo-cross.

SPECIALE COMPETITION
Weight: 420 g.
Size: 700 C.
Width: 21.4 mm.
Height: 12.3 mm.
32 holes.
Eyelets:
Anodized bronze finish.
For all forms of competition.

Rims for high pressure

MODEL 58
Weight | 485 g | 525 g | 555 g | 565 g
Size | 600 A | 650 B | 700 C | 27 x 1 1/4
Width | 22.8 mm | 22.8 mm | 22.8 mm | 22.8 mm
Height | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm
Holes | 36 | 36 40-48 | 36 40-48 | 36 40-48
Finish | S/P | S/P P | S/P P | S/P P
For use with standard-width wired-on tyres.

GENTLEMAN 81
Weight | 410 g | 470 g | 490 g | 475 g | 495 g
Size | 600 A | 700 C [spans 470 g and 490 g] | 27 x 1 1/4 [spans 475 g and 495 g]
Width | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm
Height | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm | 13.6 mm
Eyelets | single | single | double | single | double
Holes | 36 | 32 36 | 36 | 32 36 | 36
Finish | S | S S/P | S | S S/P | S
For use with narrow wired-on tyres

S = Satin
P = Polished

[Wolber tubeless tubulars (Junior Tubeless marked NEW and Liberty 270-22), tubeless repair kit and rim cement on the left, and Super Champion rims on the right: Mixte, rims for tubular tires and rims for high pressure (Model 58 and Gentleman 81) with specification text and two tables. In both tables some columns hold two side-by-side sub-cells, written here as two values in one cell. The pages show rim photographs and cross-section drawings, a cement can and tube, and binder hole punches in the left margin.]