Tubular Vs Clincher Tires

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2006-05-11 6:14 PM

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Subject: Tubular Vs Clincher Tires
Could anyone out there tell me what the diff is between the Tubular and the Clincher tires, i have read some of the other threads from weeks past, but i am looking at purchasing a tire that would work for both training and race...... any advice on what i should get would help
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2006-05-11 11:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Tubular Vs Clincher Tires

Devlin - 2006-05-11 5:14 PM Could anyone out there tell me what the diff is between the Tubular and the Clincher tires, i have read some of the other threads from weeks past, but i am looking at purchasing a tire that would work for both training and race...... any advice on what i should get would help thanks

clinchers are more common and less messy to change/deal with.  go with them.

tubulars require glue and a bit more skill/planning to mount (i.e. pre stretching, etc.)

you can get tubulars for $30 (continental makes a pair) so expense is not an issue in your decision.

the other reason to pick clinchers is that there are MANY more choices of clincher wheels 

2006-05-11 11:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Tubular Vs Clincher Tires
There are plenty clincher tires that will work well for both training and racing, and there are plenty of tubular tires that will work well for both training and racing.

Only one of the two, however, will work with your existing wheelset. You can't use tubular tires if you have clincher rims (and vice versa).

The main differences between clinchers and tubulars are (1) how they are mounted on the rims, and (2) whether they require an innertube. With clinchers, a kevlar or wire bead on the tire hooks under a lip on the rim. The tire holds the innertube, which you inflate. With tubulars, the tire basically is the innertube--no separate tube is required. The tubular tire is mounted by gluing it to the rim.

If you aren't sure, odds are that you have clincher rims.
2006-05-12 12:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Tubular Vs Clincher Tires
Thanks guys,
sooo that is what they are all about, ahhh i am going to go with the clinchers.... will make my life very easy
thanks for the help
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2006-05-20 8:49 PM
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Devlin - 2006-05-11 11:11 PM Thanks guys, sooo that is what they are all about, ahhh i am going to go with the clinchers.... will make my life very easy thanks for the help Brian

Good choice.  Many people have come to the same conclusion so if you ever get a flat and don't have a spare, 99% of your group ride will be running on clinchers.

 

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