Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
So bottom line is that a mid-range tubular wheelset will outperform any high-end clincher wheelset.
You are placing way too much importance on equipment.
Performance comes from the rider. UCI legal bike, tubular or clincher, makes no difference in any race.
But if you want to compare apples to oranges, a 28mm clincher will outperform a 20mm tubular on rough roads any day and every day.