| Re: Clinchers versus Tubulars
"Churchill" <yes@yes.com> writes:
> First issue, can someone explain to me what a clincher is and what a tubular
> is ?!
A clincher is usually held onto the rim by wires enbedded in the tire. There
are other varieties these days, but the clincher or ``wired on'' is the
standard tire found on most bikes,
A tubular has the tube sewn into the casing, is almost round im cross
section across the tire and is held onto the rim by a special kind of glue
called. Tubasti. Tubasti is a brand name but the other brands are not worthy
of note.
>
> Do I have clinchers because it has the lip on the tire that goes under the
> rim ?!
Yes you do
>
> Do tubulars require special rims ?
>
Yes they do.
> What is better for long distance road races ?! What are the Pro's using
> these days ?!
>
Tubulars are better for any kind of road and/or track cycling.
The pros prefer to use tubulars (glued ons or ``tubs'') but ride whatever
they are told to ride.
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