Okay, guys. I am not turning tail on my preference for tubs AT ALL. But, I will admit that for the performance losses, clinchers CAN be a good thing.
1) If you have never been on a good tubular, you'll never know the difference. This brings me to the next point, being:
2) Tubs can be a very expensive habit, especially for those on a budget. I still say that racing is expensive. But, a simple flat caused by a small object can be economical to repair on the road.
3) Kit is lighter- true, but I have not used the spare tub in a very, very long time (touch wood). I don't have a spare on a sprint race, as once you flat, your race is over.
4) More selection. There are simply more clinchers on the market. This does not mean I even like clinchers, but there is more at different price ranges.
A real race wheel is any wheel used on a bike in a race. I just happen to think that performance is better on tubulars, but that's my opinion.
1) If you have never been on a good tubular, you'll never know the difference. This brings me to the next point, being:
2) Tubs can be a very expensive habit, especially for those on a budget. I still say that racing is expensive. But, a simple flat caused by a small object can be economical to repair on the road.
3) Kit is lighter- true, but I have not used the spare tub in a very, very long time (touch wood). I don't have a spare on a sprint race, as once you flat, your race is over.
4) More selection. There are simply more clinchers on the market. This does not mean I even like clinchers, but there is more at different price ranges.
A real race wheel is any wheel used on a bike in a race. I just happen to think that performance is better on tubulars, but that's my opinion.