Re: tubulars vs. clinchers

On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 14:07:09 +0000, Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:

> Ken-<<  I don't think there is
> any reason for a non-racer to use tubulars, except for snob appeal.
>>><BR><BR>
> 
> Ya know, some of you 'experts' ought to actually use these things for a
> while before ya slam them. 'Snob appeal' my aunt matilda's mustache....how
> about less prone to flat(much smaller instance of pinch flats), more
> comfy(no need to ride at 120psi+) and safer(will not come off if flatted
> if glued properly)...

Come on, Peter.  Some of us _have_ tried them.  I haven't had a pinch flat
in 4+ years of riding clinchers, so "much less" would be insignificant,
anyway.  I don't use 120psi+ (110), and I consider it safer to not have to
ride a flat tire.

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David L. Johnson

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