Originally Posted by
VanRAH
Greetings Guys; I got $.02 cents worth. If you're a small person OK even if you're a large person the reduced weight makes the bike Way more Responsive. And if ya do get a flat way faster to change than a wire on (some call them clinchers). Ya just carry a spare tire NO tire irons needed (less weight). You're carrying a spare tube, right? Now the second flat will be a bigger problem. The wire on guy has to patch a tube, the tubular guy has to cut, patch & sew, but how often do ya get 2 flats on the same ride? Take care Ole' Bob.
Agreed multiple flats are rare, but Mr./Ms. Tubular can carry two tubulars, or even more. I usually have a saddle or front bag with some tools, lunch, gloves, cuff clips, and ... well, whatever else, so a few more tires is not a big concern. In any case, cyclists need to become good at seeing where the glass is and riding around it.