I am doing my first IM in a few weeks…after 10+ years of tri racing.
I have a set of tubular race wheels, but I have some concerns about flatting and changing it. I have changed the front once, using tape rather than glue, but the rear tire remains glued on.
I have a good set of training wheels (clinchers) that I have used all year. I have not used my race wheels all year, although I inspected them last night and they are good to go. I am confident in changing a clincher with no problems, less so on the tubie.
I am not competing for a Kona spot or top ag placing, but want to finish in the 11- 12 hour range. Since it is my first, and posibly last IM, I don’t want the day blown because of a mechanical issue I cannot fix.
My choice is to stick with what I’ve used and am comfortable with and use the training wheel’s OR use the tubular race wheels, bring a cartridge of pit stop and a spare tubie (and tape).
What say you?