Originally Posted by
bcart1991
I know tubies aren't horrible, but not the easiest to deal with in regard to flats, changing tires, etc.
no no no no no
There is nothing remotely difficult about tubulars, you just have to carry a tire instead of just a spare tube or patch kit. That's it.
If you wanna deal with carrying a tubular in your mess bag, do it (most of us have a bunch of tools much heavier than a tubular anyway). Or stuff it in your saddle rails for distance. They are easier to change in case of a flat, and won't flat just because you forgot to inflate them all the way and then you hit a pothole.
You just need to watch out for glass and stuff, which tend to make clincher tires unusable too.