Re: tubulars vs. clinchers

I must have missed the bimonthly discussion.<G>  I've ridden a couple of
tubular wheelsets.  I'd never ridden tubulars in 12 years of riding.  I have
been riding Michelin Pro Race tires the past few years but riding Conti
Sprint have felt more plush.  I've got to decide if I want to buy some fancy
tubular rims or more likely build up a set of Hugi or Chris King hubs with a
good clincher rim such as a CXP33.
Lanny
"Tim McNamara" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Lanny R. Levenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > I've been looking at getting a new set of wheels for my road bike.
> > What % of people are riding clinchers vs. tubulars today?  Is there
> > justification for fast recreational riding with tubulars?
>
> Oh, goodie.  The bimonthly tubulars vs. clinchers thread.  This
> ought to be good for 600 or so responses.
>
> Short answer:  ride 'em if *you* like 'em.
>
> Long answer:  few people ride tubulars any longer.  Clinchers are the
> equals of tubulars, easier to fix and easier to find when you want to
> buy a spare.  Tubulars are so '80s.