Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
I'm not a tubular expert, but I'm hearing that there are some new tubular tires that are also "tubeless". That is, the casing has a thin layer of rubber bonded to the inside so no inner tube is needed. That lets you put in some sealant and in a lot of cases, just ride the tire until it completely wears out. That's what I'd look into if I ever got a tubular-shod bike.
Basically, that is the Tufo C S33 tire, and any "CS" by Tufo. Wears like iron, and now in 700 x 24, can approximate a harder 700 x 23 ride.
They will never ride like a Veloflex, but the tradeoff is worth it if you ride solo a lot.