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Old 10-14-19, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DiabloScott
It's about the experience. This is C&V and tubulars are part of the package with old-timey nice bikes. At least as much as steel frames, toe clips, slotted cleats, downtube shifters, and exposed cables. They do give a very nice ride, but I'd bet none of the tubular fans in here use them for any perceived performance advantage. I understand why some people don't want to bother with them, but I don't understand the need for people to make strawman arguments against them.

And personal anecdote FWIW - I've had to walk home or get a ride because of broken bones, broken cranks, broken chains, and failed clincher repairs - not once because of a sew-up issue.
absolutely +1. It’s like an “ethos.”

I have 5 C&V bikes (clinchers and tubulars) and one modern carbon. I ride them all and whichever one I am on is my favorite. But I will say my two tubular rides are the most special feeling.

Sometimes I think we start tubular threads just to hear ourselves. Me included.
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