Barker Posted April 28, 2016 Share I notice that all the deep section carbon wheels in the classifieds are mostly tubbies. Does no-one want tubbies? OR Does this mean no one buys clinchers? I would think that clinchers would be more popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Tubbies for the win, if you have a team car behind you. The end.... StevieL, shaper and gummibear 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted April 28, 2016 Share Tubbies for the win, if you have a team car behind you. The end.... What he said. ⬆️ Edited April 28, 2016 by StevieL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 28, 2016 Share Tubs for the win if If you're a race snake and love marginal gainsIf you puncture severely and lose the bunch and accept your fate is sealed (race for bunch winner status is over) And you can call a friend or a loving partner Barker, Patchelicious and raptor-22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted April 28, 2016 Share Clincher if you are just the other fella. LOOK695 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatek Posted April 28, 2016 Share agreed with the above statements. Sold my tubbies to go over to clichers. The 2 main reasons was that I would like to use my zipps more than 7 times a year. No need having a R30+ wheelset for 7 rides a year. If I use them more than I will need spare tubbies (R1300 for 1 tubby) and would need to phone some one to come and help me. I accepted that my race would be over if I punctured that being said I only need 1 race a year for me seeding. In the 8 months I used tubbies I didn't need to call anybody and rode them about 20 times. Taking a test ride on some clinchers this weekend so I will be able to compare the 2. Barker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barker Posted April 28, 2016 Share Ok, this explains why there are no clinchers in the classifieds...well none in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted April 28, 2016 Share Ok, this explains why there are no clinchers in the classifieds...well none in my area. And also why you can pick up high end tubs for a steal. Barker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekpostal Posted April 28, 2016 Share I have not checked recently but a few years back the new list price was about identical for clincher and tubby wheelsets so it came down to tyre cost. I ride on tubbies regularly. In 6 years I've only had 3 or 4 punctures compared to many more on clinchers - might be due to running on higher pressure compared to clinchers, tubbies being bit narrower so less contact with the tar and sealant in the tyres....... I carry a spare glued tubby with me in the saddle bag so puncture is not an issue. the real issue is repairing a puncture - about 4 hours of graft to patch the tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted April 28, 2016 Share Tubs for the win if If you're a race snake and love marginal gainsIf you puncture severely and lose the bunch and accept your fate is sealed (race for bunch winner status is over) And you can call a friend or a loving partnerIf you puncture during a race in the front bunches, be it on clinchers or tubbies, your race is over. I have carbon clinchers only because I train on them too. Race what you want, but training on tubbies is asking for long days in the sun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 28, 2016 Share I love the feeling of tubs heyJust bought a new pair ???? American Flyers, DJR, trekpostal and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted April 28, 2016 Share I love the feeling of tubs heyJust bought a new pairJust pump your clincher to 11 bar, it feels the same. Edited April 28, 2016 by Patchelicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 28, 2016 Share Just pump your clincher to 11 bar, it feels the same. HeheheI run my tubs at about 8ishI'm at 68-69 kgs though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted April 28, 2016 Share I did a lot of investigation when going over to Chinese carbon, between tubbies and clinches. At the end of the day, modern clinchers have come a long way, technologically speaking. The tyre weights are comparable against clincher and tube, and the rim weights themselves are pretty damn close too. Take away the need to prep and glue tubbies (if you can afford them first), the risk of walking if you do manage to puncture, and I didn't like the prospect of having to carry a spare tyre, glue strip, and normal bombs and inflator as well. Clinchers are easy to change tyres, tyre characteristics are quite vast, and available, and cheap. Two spare tubes in the back pocket and they're easy to repair if you get a flat. Touch wood, I've not flatted in a race yet. I have had two on the way to the start of 94.7, but still had a lekker ride. Keep them pumped hard and go for wider tyres if your frame allows, and you should be golden. I think the used pricing is indicative of the hassle of owning tubbies. David Marshall and raptor-22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted April 28, 2016 Share HeheheI run my tubs at about 8ishI'm at 68-69 kgs thoughI pump my 25mm tyre to max 7bar on my chinese carbon rims. Most of the time I ride them at around 6bar no hassle and I weigh above 90kg Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted April 28, 2016 Share I pump my 25mm tyre to max 7bar on my chinese carbon rims. Most of the time I ride them at around 6bar no hassle and I weigh above 90kg8 bar on Chinese carbon clinchers, 110kgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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