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rubiksoval is a racer. What he races on, or sees raced on is not what you should ride on. You can buy a 28mm tubular (and bigger) that will take more than any tubeless, or clincher will. They ARE somewhat of a hassle to change and glue. When I want to avoid hassles, I drive the car, maybe ride the scooter.
The performance and feel is far above a clincher of similar spec and esp when getting to the 27mm-30mm range. Knock ~1# off your bike vs similar in clinchers. Because the rims are lighter, there are lighter rim choices, tread is finer and tubes are lighter.
These are racing tubulars. Don't use these. They get old. I replace them. Some may have had leaks. I save them for no particular reason.
These are a mix of racing and very robust (lighter than clinchers) tubulars. Suitable for JRA - cobbles. They will take a hit that will shatter your rim and not flat (ask how I know).
The heavy load bike (of some 20 or so) are on tubulars. The beaters are not.
Tandem - tubulars.
