Anyone running tubs + sealant?
07-15-18, 11:35 PM
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If you're asking about relative number of flats tubular vs clincher I'd say fewer w/ tubulars but hard to quantify.
I think being careful where you ride is a substantial factor. The way some folks plow through debris filled shoulders makes me cringe.
But also I have never had a pinch flat with a tubular.
I think being careful where you ride is a substantial factor. The way some folks plow through debris filled shoulders makes me cringe.
But also I have never had a pinch flat with a tubular.
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Sew-ups arent for everyone, OP. I'd prefer to run them myself, but stick to clinchers. The expense and hassle makes them not worth it to me with the massive amount of riding I do.If you're the type of rider who is 'terrible' at fixing flats I would definitely not recommend you ride tubs. Or at least do your primary riding on clinchers, with the sew-ups as a secondary set of wheels.
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If I mount new tubulars for a big ride on mixed terrain (BWR or Eroica), I'll split a bottle of stans between the two tires. For new tires mounted for normal rides, I wait for a puncture.
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Tubular tires can air down for rougher roads or go high psi for very smooth roads without problems.
In my experience with tubular for 6 years they flat less than clinchers, even ignoring clincher pinch flats. I do ride carefully and avoid road debris with any tire.
07-16-18, 08:48 PM
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No pinch flats with tubular. If you have latex tube in your tubular you should top off air every day or two, I have forgotten a few times and went out with 60psi. squishy feeling but no danger of pinch flats.
Tubular tires can air down for rougher roads or go high psi for very smooth roads without problems.
In my experience with tubular for 6 years they flat less than clinchers, even ignoring clincher pinch flats. I do ride carefully and avoid road debris with any tire.
Tubular tires can air down for rougher roads or go high psi for very smooth roads without problems.
In my experience with tubular for 6 years they flat less than clinchers, even ignoring clincher pinch flats. I do ride carefully and avoid road debris with any tire.
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