- Apr 3, 2009
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First off sorry if this has already been discussed.
Last month I was chatting up a rider on a group ride who was riding tubulars. He said that he prefers them because he has had very good luck regarding punctures or rather the lack of them. His last puncture flat was three years ago. And he said that because they don't have rims like clinchers if need be you can ride home on a flat.
I ride clinchers (Michelin Pro Race 3s with Bontrager or Specialized tubes) and talking with this rider about tubulars got me wondering just which one is better. My main concern with tubulars is the gluing and worrying about rolling the tire. As well as if you get a flat how easy is it to fix it on the road.
So what are your thoughts on them?
Last month I was chatting up a rider on a group ride who was riding tubulars. He said that he prefers them because he has had very good luck regarding punctures or rather the lack of them. His last puncture flat was three years ago. And he said that because they don't have rims like clinchers if need be you can ride home on a flat.
I ride clinchers (Michelin Pro Race 3s with Bontrager or Specialized tubes) and talking with this rider about tubulars got me wondering just which one is better. My main concern with tubulars is the gluing and worrying about rolling the tire. As well as if you get a flat how easy is it to fix it on the road.
So what are your thoughts on them?