Originally Posted by
Atlas Shrugged
Perhaps I am slow to understand but that would not be a first for me. Pro riders are forced to ride discs even though they don't provide a competitive advantage for the rider and it's a conspiracy by Big Bike. Why are tubulars still popular and a majority on the Pro Tour?
Safety. I tubular stays on the rim after it deflates, which is sort of important if you are diving down a mountain at 100 kph or blasting along in the peloton at 55. A deflated tire coming off the rim could cause some horrific crashes, whereas a tire which goes flat but stays on the rim allows a rider to retain a measure of control.
As far as I know. Maybe they are all being paid millions by Big Cycling.