Bruce,
Thanks for the informative reply. If you get a flat with them dont you
have to glue on the new tire and wait for it to dry? Or can you just patch
it.
-Charlie


>From: bkwells@...
>Reply-To: NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com
>To: NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [NYDoubleCentury] Tubulars anyone?
>Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 21:57:40 -0400
>
>On 9 May 2002 at 10:46, charles campbell wrote:
> > Hey Bruce, I asked you about tubulars last year and you recommended
>against
> > them. Whats the deal? Anyway, I would like to try them but I dont have
> > tubular rims. What is their advantage?
> > -Charlie
>The big advantage is extremely light weight wheels. Clincher wheels are
>300-400 or more grams heavier than tubular wheel sets, plus the tube tire
>combo is generally heavier. Light wheels are a pleasure to ride.
>
>I still am undecided on using tubular wheels for the double. I would if we
>have a sag wagon or others will be riding them. If I am the only one, then
>I would have to carry two spares just to be safe.
>
>I would still recommend clinchers if you are not going with a very light
>wheel set. My new wheels are so light that they save a tremendous
>amount of energy, which makes a difference on a long ride.
>
>One of the reasons I am undecided, is that I am getting new conventional
>wheels with my new bike. I will wait to see how those ride before I figure
>out which way I will go for the double.
>




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