Caveat #1: Please do not reply with some flame of a post without analytical data...this is not a touchy feely "i feel faster with ABC wheels" post. I want data.
Caveat #2: Please read #1...
I am very strongly considering switching from Powertap to Ergomo Pro. Right now my race setup is 2005 Zipp 404 Tubular in Front w/ Vittoria Corsa EVO KS and Rear 2005 Zipp 404 w/PT SL and cover from wheel builder w/Vittoria Corsa EVO KS.
These seem fast; however, recently I have seen a few threads where Gary Tingley, Jens, and Rappstar allude to the fact clinchers (high end w/latex tubes) are faster or at least the same as the fastest tubbies (assuming ideal gluing).
So why would we race with tubular tires if they are at best equal assuming the glue job was done perfectly? Additionally, it seems clinchers have progressed a good deal over the last decade. Are we at the point where clinchers have surpassed tubulars?
I know I said no "I feel this way or that way", but I do have a Pro Race set of clinchers which I put on my training wheels from time to time, and they seem to be faster at a given wattage than my race day setup. Now, I have not tested in the exact same conditions, but it is an inclination I have.
Since it looking like I will be changing my power setup to the ergomo pro, I will also be purchasing a disc, so I am re-evaluating my race day wheel set as a whole.
Please reply if you have data. Or if you can link to studies which have been done or if you are some person in "the industry" with some insight...
Thanks
Caveat #2: Please read #1...
I am very strongly considering switching from Powertap to Ergomo Pro. Right now my race setup is 2005 Zipp 404 Tubular in Front w/ Vittoria Corsa EVO KS and Rear 2005 Zipp 404 w/PT SL and cover from wheel builder w/Vittoria Corsa EVO KS.
These seem fast; however, recently I have seen a few threads where Gary Tingley, Jens, and Rappstar allude to the fact clinchers (high end w/latex tubes) are faster or at least the same as the fastest tubbies (assuming ideal gluing).
So why would we race with tubular tires if they are at best equal assuming the glue job was done perfectly? Additionally, it seems clinchers have progressed a good deal over the last decade. Are we at the point where clinchers have surpassed tubulars?
I know I said no "I feel this way or that way", but I do have a Pro Race set of clinchers which I put on my training wheels from time to time, and they seem to be faster at a given wattage than my race day setup. Now, I have not tested in the exact same conditions, but it is an inclination I have.
Since it looking like I will be changing my power setup to the ergomo pro, I will also be purchasing a disc, so I am re-evaluating my race day wheel set as a whole.
Please reply if you have data. Or if you can link to studies which have been done or if you are some person in "the industry" with some insight...
Thanks