Originally Posted by
carpediemracing
Buy a clincher front wheel. That's the end that affects your handling. Train on clincher, race on tubular.
I commend you for thinking about the handling aspect before entering a race with aero/tall-rim wheels.
cdr
That would be a great idea, but cost is still a factor - which is why I'm focusing on the bargain brands. Wish someone made a 50+ mm aluminum clincher; that'd be rad for training on. I think the deepest one on the market is the H Plus Son at 43.3 mm (and 790 g).