Originally Posted by lala
So what's the deal with tubular tires? Who has experience with them? Our track manager said: it's ok ride train on clinchers, but they really prefer you to have tubies if you race. (I didn't get a chance to question him.)
edit: here's the
park tools guide to mounting tubular tyres.
I love tubulars - they are smoother, faster, and safer (they react better in a blowout situation). Having said that, I run them only for racing (Continental Competitions) because I don't want a tire sticking out of my jersey pocket, and I don't want the hassle of gluing. When I practice with my tubulars and racing wheelset, the only tool I carry is a cell phone!