Originally Posted by
Brian Ratliff
It's different times. Halfway decent tubies are extremely expensive now, and nobody knows how to take one apart to fix after a flat (and nobody has the time); clinchers at the same time have gotten extremely good and relatively cheap. I do ride relatively nice tubies at the track where that property whereas they don't come detached from the rim in the event of a flat is greatly appreciated.
Off topic, but incredibly funny that you mention fixing a flat tubular. Back in the late 80's I worked as a mechanic and parts mgr at a shop and I'd have to bring tubies home with me for repair while watching tv. Probably 10 per week, un-stitching, patching, re-stitching, and then re-gluing the strip. I had happily put away those memories until just now (although to be fair I loved doing it)