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Yes I said apply a new layer to the rim an tub and leave over night for a rim with glue already on it. When the two make contact after mounting, a bond forms. Then inflate to 120 psi and leave overnight. The bond is extremely secure the following day. No mess either.
When mounting on new rim one layer of glue on the rim leave over night then another on the rim and tub and leave over night. Mount the tyre the following morning and inflate to 120 psi. Leave 24 hrs and vulva it's ready to roll. I have had people describe they broke finger nails getting the tub of I have glued. Personally use a tyre lever it's less painful.
The tub has to fit the rim properly though. My latest is vittoria sc tub on old mavics gel 280 rims and there does not fit the rim properly there are gaps at edges. It should be fine though I'll find the hard way if it isn't (it my bike).
When changing a tub at the side of the road I mount a pre glued tub on the rim. By the time I get home the bond is so good I can leave it in place if I want to and have done for months until that tub punctured.
Small fury. Paves are lovely. You will love the ride. I do think the rolling resistance is bit higher on these but you won't notice on a hill as gravity is worse. The grip is superb.