for a beater set, clinchers seem easier to maintain in terms of flat repairs. while tubulars, like everyone says, seems like a headache.
-1 for unknown wheel quality
-1 for tubular maintainence (mounting/gluing, repairs)
-1 tubular tires costing more than clinchers (vittoria zaffiros can be had for less than $15/each and are very reliable)
i don't know man, its your cash!
Last edited by feetpower; 10-20-09 at 02:02 PM.