| Re: Clinchers versus Tubulars
"Churchill" <yes@yes.com> wrote in message
news:Jy2Fc.191346$207.1739454@news20.bellglobal.co m...
> First issue, can someone explain to me what a clincher is and what a
tubular
> is ?!
>
> Do I have clinchers because it has the lip on the tire that goes under the
> rim ?!
>
> Do tubulars require special rims ?
>
> What is better for long distance road races ?! What are the Pro's using
> these days ?!
>
You need to do some reading:
Sheldon Brown (he's the man!)
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html
From the Bicycle FAQ
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/bicycles-fa...ection-14.html
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