Smart decision. Decades ago tubulars were worth the effort because the clincher options were so poor - completely untrue today.

That said, a lot of aficionado types make a big deal out of the art of gluing tubulars, but it is really pretty easy. The two biggest problems with tubulars is that they are expensive and more work, requiring prepping new tires, letting the glue dry for a day or so before use, and fixing flats is for people that like doing needlework and watching paint dry.

There ya go! The other side! It isn't about being smart, its just a decision. The pleasure you get one way or the other with the justification will determine if it is smart for you or not. You won't know unless you try both and determine what is right for you now. That can change.

#8031 is good. Problem is that it has no "retack" if you flat and need to change a tire on the road. But the current Conti and Vittoria are only marginally better for retack, the spare tire has to be primed for any chance of it doing anything.

Wishing there was still the Clement Red.

It is not that hard, some make it more complicated than it really is.
I will readily admit that the current crop of adhesives make the exchanging of tires on the road a slower task.
Long ago it was faster than exchanging a tube on a clincher.

I do feel more confident descending on a tubular than a clincher. But how often do you need to corner at 10/10ths?