I ride tubulars and do not race on them. These wheels are my regular every day training and do every thing wheels. I have gotten much fewer flats than with my clinchers. I also use the Tufo tire sealant which will plug a hole up to 2mm. If you can get these wheels for a good price and can shop around to find a good set of tubular tires, why the heck not********** I have used Conti Sprinters, Victoria, and Tufo and like the Czech Tufos the best. They can range from high 40s to high 80s in price. Shop around.