Tubular, Clincher or Tubular Clincher? What's Best For You?
***** CLINCHER TIRES ***** * Most commonly used tire system * Replacements much easier to find * Requires Rim liner * Flat tires can be repaied with a patch, or the inner tube changed * Installation rerquires a set of light tools called "tire irons" * Immediate use after installation * Some Thorn Resistant Tubes and Punture Resistant Tires are now available
***** TUBULAR TIRES ***** * Used by the majority of competitive cyclists * Lower rolling resistance * Lower Weight * Better Cornering * Tubular rims are lighter than clincher rims * Higher pressure inflation than clincher tires - depending on model selected * In case of a flat, the stability and safety of the rider is not affected as much as a clincher tire * Can be ridden flat in case of an emergency * Tire must be glued to the rim * Flat tire repairs are not easy (does not apply to TUFO tubular tires in combination with TUFO sealant, the repair is easy, cheap and in many cases instant)
***** TUBULAR CLINCHERS ***** Switching from clinchers to tubular clinchers requires NO extra investment. You just replace three parts (tire, tube and liner) with only one tubular clincher tire.
* Revolutionary construction technique * Made for clincher rims * Lower rolling resistance than clinchers * No need for rim liners * Lower weight than clinchers * No need to glue tire to rim * The easiest and fastest installation, no tools required * High inflation pressures avaiable * In case of a flat, the stability and safety of the rider is not affected as much as a clincher tire * Immediate use after installation * Construction and compactness is equal to tubular tires * Riding properties are very close to tubular tires * Easy flat repairs with TUFO sealant
