Congrats on the switch, everyone has a different opinion of what's best for you. Experiment and figure out what works for YOU. I've only used a couple different conti's since switching to tubulars and they ride twice as nice as any clincher. I have never had a tire or tube that doesn't loose air, some just quicker than others and it really isn't a big deal to air up before each ride I check the pressure regardless. I still haven't had to glue my own since both sets came with tires mounted. As for carrying flat tire supplies, I just carry a can of pit stop and and extra co2 cartridge. On long rides I'll carry and extra I've been told you can ride slow without using glue. I've even talked to people that say they have ridden flat tubulars slowly to get home because the tire generally won't come off the wheel.