re: What tire and pressure do you run on your road bike?

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To the others running tubulars, do you really find a big difference

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I prefer tubulars for racing and yes I think there's a difference.

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But to the average cycling enthusiast, are they that much better?

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Probably not but I bought my carbon rims when tubulars were the only option. I'd probably go with clinchers if I bought carbon rims today. Replacing and inner tube is way cheaper than replacing a tubular tire even though I believe a tubular tire can take the debris better.

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And if I was running them in a triathlon, how much of a pain is it to deal with a flat.

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*knocks on wood*
Depends on the length of the race and if you have an all or nothing attitude.

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Can I throw on a spare and not worry about the tire rolling off the rim since I didn't get a professional glue job?

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*knocks on wood*
I've never had that problem. I currently have mine cemented but before I've run tape with plenty of mileage and years.

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I can find race rims much cheaper in tubie rims, but never rode them before.

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depends on the model rim but when you take in the fact of a little more expensive tire, a shop guy to glue it, more expensive to replace than a tube, etc. Or just being a little more headache to change. Not much difference.