Tufo Tubular Clincher tires are the only way to truly experience the characteristics of a tubular tire on standard clincher rims. While many clincher tires may advertise 'open clincher' construction, this is simply a marketing term to emphasize a smooth riding tire. Tufo Tubular Clinchers are genuine tubular tires with a rigid strip glued to the underside which allows them to be mounted on standard clincher rims. Tufo Tubular Clinchers are only compatible with standard clincher rims.
According to those who use them, tubular tires have an excellent ride feel. While clincher tires have closed much of the gap in performance they cannot deliver the 'floating' road feel of genuine tubulars. Tufo Tubular Clinchers are the only tire that provides a genuine tubular ride feel on a clincher rim. They also can be ridden with a much larger range of tire pressures than clincher tires and are less susceptible to pinch flats.
Tufo Tubular Clinchers do have a few drawbacks. In the event of a puncture, repair can be a bit tricky. Carrying sealant is an absolute necessity, but the only way to ensure that you can pedal home is to carry an extra tire. While tubular tires and wheelsets are always lighter than comparable clincher set-up, wheels mounted with Tufo Tubular Clinchers will weigh more than genuine tubular counterparts, but about the same as a standard tire/tube/wheel clincher set up.
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