Welcome to the darkside newbie tubular guy.

What's the best tubular tire? - that's kind of like asking what is the saddle or best kind of car.

Judgeing from the previous posts on this site - I would say the popular maker of tubies is TUFO. I sure hope so, because I have 2 brand new Tufo's on the way from my dealer.

You will also have to learn how to glue those tubies onto your rim. check out this site for glueing how-to and other good info. http://www.nimble.net/.../tubular_advice.html

One of the posters here used to sign-off with a statement like "real racers ride tubulars", or something like that.

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put the mettle to the pedal

I'll second the motion that Tufo's are great tires. I have the S3 Lites on my HED's.

"I have the S3 Lites "

Just switched over from Conti's. So far so good.

I agree with the other poster. Ask a bunch of different people and you'll probably get a bunch of different answers. People here seem to like tofu tires. My LBS recommended Conti Competitions so that's what I'm running on my bike.

LOL. If you get a flat, you can take a break on the roadside and eat your Tofu's :)

FWIW: I also have Tufo S3 Lites on my race wheels and love them.

LOL. If you get a flat, you can take a break on the roadside and eat your Tofu's :)


Do they taste better with a little GU mixed in? Is this why everyone is switching from Conti?

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Tufo S3lites. The only tire that's never flatted on me in 7 years of riding and racing.

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**All of these words finding themselves together were greatly astonished and delighted for assuredly, they had never met before**

I'm on Continental Competitions with a Sprinter for a spare (2 spares for longer races).

----->Trent

I have used Conti Comp GP's now for 18 years and only had one flat. No, I haven't used the same set all those years, I switch them out regularily when they show signs of wear.

I think you'll also find that the majority of pro triathletes that are not getting free tires from a sponsor also ride Conti Comp GP's.

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Mike Plumb, TriPower MultiSports
Professional Running, Cycling and Multisport Coaching, F.I.S.T. Certified
http://www.tripower.org

I have tried Contis, Vittorias and Tufos. Tufos are my first choice.

Aloha,

Larry

Do you use the 19mm or 21mm version?

I remember when those tires were relatively inexpensive two years ago. Now they are over $50 each. Bummer....

Thanks,

Robert

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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." ~Anne Frank

the best tubular is the one that doesn't go flat right before the start gun goes off.
otherwise try tufo or vittoria

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Brian Stover USAT LII
Accelerate3 Coaching
Insta

>>LOL. If you get a flat, you can take a break on the roadside and eat your Tofu's :)<<

Bah! Don't you have better things to do than picking on someone that's dyslexic? :P