Originally Posted by
Atlas Shrugged
Just ignore all the tests that show they are slower because I say so.
You have no idea about tubeless.
Glueing tubulars is not a time wasting PITA?
How do you repair your tubular on the side of the road, with a sewing kit?
Who is behind this big bike conspiracy against the superior tubular tire?
This is exactly the myth non-tubular owners perpetuate.
First, tubular tape. Literally takes seconds.
Second, for small punctures, sealant. Literally takes seconds.
Third, for complete blowouts, you carry a spare. Swapping literally takes seconds.
Fourth, for repairing that blowout, Tire Alert. Shipping literally takes seconds.
Ever try to put on tight clinchers? Ever try to repair tight clinchers on the road? Ever changed a clincher flat and have it go flat in literally seconds after repair because you didn't find the tiny shard from the original flat still stuck in the clincher? Ever get a snakebite flat?
The only, and I mean only, downside to tubulars, is cost. Not cheap by any means. So if you do want the full experience for great tubulars, which you really need to be better than modern clinchers, you have to commit to emptying your wallet. Is that worth it? ymmv.