why tubular?
11-15-04, 09:26 AM
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why tubular?
Hi...what are the advantages of tubular tires in cyclocross racing, and how common are they in B/C class races? thanks.
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Being tubular they absorb shock and the rims being tubular in cross section are strong and light. Also there is no such thing as a pinch flat with tubulars because the inner tube is stitched inside the outer tire and so never comes in contact with the rim.
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I run a Tufo clincher on my front. I have been racing w/ it at about 40 psi. No problems and handles the soft conditions great.
Maybe it's just in my head, but it does feel lighter than my speedmax and a tube. Also seems a bit faster.
I sure a true tubular is even lighter.
Maybe it's just in my head, but it does feel lighter than my speedmax and a tube. Also seems a bit faster.
I sure a true tubular is even lighter.
