Originally Posted by
zymphad
I would bet racers who have to supply their own equipment, you'll see more of them using clinchers. If you get free gear, go with whatever is most comfortable/responsive etc. Though I suspect they don't get a choice, it's whoever sponsors them and whatever the sponsors gives?
This thread was about what pro teams do. They normally get a choice within the line. So as Conti makes both, I would bet they have a choice - except when pushing a product. Conti was pushing wide, I think they stopped that. So discs brakes likely are not a choice when the team is being paid to push discs.
I was given clinchers to use for free. I bought/buy tubulars - similar to below, same guy, just faster ones.
Sky is sponsored by Conti.
3 years ago this is what they put on their TT bikes. They bought them (I bet paid more than me).
The front wheel looks like a HED, and is unbranded. The rear is likely what it says. They get in a lot more trouble lying about it, than un branding it.
Last two years - they are all riding the same stuff.
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