Triathlon Tech: Tubular vs. Clinchers

By Ian Buchanan
Published Nov 23, 2011
Updated Nov 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM UTC

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of your two choices in tires: tubular vs. clinchers.

Both styles of tires have seen significant enough improvements over the past decade that the gap between the two styles is narrower than ever. Tubular and clincher tires—by design—remain quite different, and it is important to recognize where each style excels so that you can choose the wheel and tire style that best suits your needs.

Both tires have their advantages and disadvantages. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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