I have a set of 202's used for uphill bike racing or TTs...almost never for training other than a test ride. One of my big races this year is cycle to the sun (Haleakala). I lent my 202's to a friend for a race a few weeks ago, and he flatted on the way to packet pickup...sigh. I have Vittoria Corsa Evo CX tires which seem to be the fastest tire...but low puncture resistance.
I'm not up to speed on the latest and greatest in the tubular world, so just wondering if there is a "GP4000S" (referring to the clincher version) of tubular tires that offers great all around properties. I'm shying away from Continental tubulars since they don't use latex inner tubes but would be open to the idea if there is data to suggest that it doesn't matter.
Again...these are for racing only...generally on good roads, but I don't plan to race with a spare either. And FWIW, pit stop did not work on the flat...not even close.
If I had to do it all over again, I would probably build up a new lightweight aluminum clincher set and save myself some headache...but a new tubular tire is cheaper for the time being. Any advice appreciated.
I'm not up to speed on the latest and greatest in the tubular world, so just wondering if there is a "GP4000S" (referring to the clincher version) of tubular tires that offers great all around properties. I'm shying away from Continental tubulars since they don't use latex inner tubes but would be open to the idea if there is data to suggest that it doesn't matter.
Again...these are for racing only...generally on good roads, but I don't plan to race with a spare either. And FWIW, pit stop did not work on the flat...not even close.
If I had to do it all over again, I would probably build up a new lightweight aluminum clincher set and save myself some headache...but a new tubular tire is cheaper for the time being. Any advice appreciated.