Tubular vs. Clincher - Triathlon Bikes, Road Bikes and Cyclocross

http://ow.ly/1srAI --- Triathlon Training Series

Ever wonder what the differences between a tubular and clincher bicycle tire was? Ever heard the guys and gals on training rides or at road races, cyclocross events and triathlons talk about the pros and cons? Still confused?

See Ian Murray, host of "Triathlon Training Series" and USAT 2007 Developmental Coach of the Year, as he explains both types of tires, the advantages and disadvantages and makes his recommendations. He also talks about the glue and "sew ups".

At the end of the day the choice between tubular and clincher is solely up to you. Depending on the types of races you do: mountain bike racing, XTERRA, triathlons, Ironman distance races, etc

'Tubular vs. Clincher' is an excerpt from 'Cycling for Triathletes', Disc 3 in the "Triathlon Training Series" Volume 1.

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[TriTrainingSeries]

Appreciate all of the great dialogue on this.  Train safely!

[thecupdidit]

when he exhadurates everything like that and makes all the emphasis I just don't listen to a thing he's saying. I'm trying but I can't concentrate. It just goes in one ear and out the other. It's really annoying !

[NprEuclid92]

@dougolasdixon If you're a wrench, then you know they are still here, I've glued 10 pair on this season. But most for CX, or National level Road Racers. If you ride Tubulars, it is because you have many wheelsets. And your Tubulars in general will have the lightest moment of inertia. So Tri guy's focus on aero, and leave Tubulars to the aggressive acceleration events, Crits, CX, Hilly Road Races.

[F2read]

You can fill the tubulars with sealant and never have to change them unless you had a gaping hole. You may not even know you had a leak.

The guy that sold me my first set said the tires he had on them before he went to the cord before he changed them.

They are taped (no glue) with 175 lbs in them and I love them. The way they go up hills is soooooooooo good.

[SatansSpatula]

"You say "I recommend clinchers for beginning and intermediate riders". Doesnt that imply that there is something to be gained by riding tubulars?"

He said that because a beginning or intermediate rider is exactly 1) the type who without the experience to make an informed decision and 2) the type without the experience to experiment with tubulars in a safe manner.

There was no implication, only your own assumptions.

[samstterhamstteer]

@dougolasdixon why doesnt your racing mechanic perfection ass make a video about your lovely clinchers then mr fucking know it all this guys video helped out many and i like the way he explained it the fuck you mean doesnt that imply this and that , you imply it he didnt why is there always have to be a prick like you that has to drop his 2 gay cents into other peoples videos when you dont make your own

[fodera6]

@transplant07 Only if you're new at it and very paranoid. Two days is ideal but MANY racers race on <24hr glue.

[Crich775]

There is also the solution of Tufo Tape.

[transplant07]

dont you have to wait almost a week if you have a flat to ride again

[ProStacker2112]

I still have yet to ride tubulars. They seems pretty cool, but don't have any experience gluing them