Old 01-28-14, 01:51 PM
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Johnny Rad
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Sounds like you have one set of wheels. In that case and from personal experience, tubies aren't worth the hassle much less the addt'l cost of rubber.

If it's a back-up set, go for it. If it's your only set, make sure you understand the trade-off with tubies.

What happens when you flat on a training ride? With a clincher, pop in a new tube and get on with it. Patch the old tube at home or chuck it for a few bucks. With a tubular set-up, plan on packing a bunch of extras (can of foam sealant and/or spare pre-glued tubie) every time you go out. First, the effectiveness of sealant is questionable. Second, are you prepared to tear off the old tubie on the side of the road and mount a pre-glued replacement? Once you're at home, you can either attempt to un-sew, patch and sew back your tubular or chuck it for another one. Either way, plan on taking the next day off while you wait for the glue on your replacement or new tubie to safely set.

Not sure it makes financial sense, but you could buy something today and sell whatever Reynolds gives you later. Holdout for their latest, greatest and sell it to repay yourself back for the wheels you buy today.
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