Originally Posted by
DScott
No, you were fine. Get the 1.45 clinchers back. And stop listening to us.
Any climbing includes an equal amount of descending, so the aero benefits will be there on the
other half of your ride. Tubulars may convey some slight advantage in overall weight and ride quality, but are more of a hassle to deal with on a daily basis. Clinchers are much easier for the average guy to change and maintain.
At the level of wheel weights you're considering, I really don't think a couple hundred grams is going to matter in your climbing experience much at all.
I would go with tubies for the weight savings for sure. I would also agree with going with something decently aero like the 1.45, or even the 1.65s. Are you going to be racing these wheels, or just climbing mountains for fun? If racing I would do the 1.65s for the aero benefit, and get the Extralite hubs if you can. That would be light, and fast. If money was no object I would buy those. Instead I am on a budget so I picked up a slightly used set of 404 tubies for next season.