tubulars are great
Jeff, When I quite racing 30 years ago, I got rid of all my tubular wheels. However, as I got into collecting and restoring bikes, I have most of my bikes back on tubulars for two reasons and with the aid of a third.
Number one is that they ride better and the wheels in general are lighter. Number two, mounting tape makes mounting tires super easy, eliminates the mess, and you can ride them right away. I use Tufo brand tape. The third thing that has come along is that tubeless sealant works great in tubulars and eliminates the concern of having to pitch a tire when you get a flat. I remove the valve core, squirt in about an ounce, put the valve core back in, pump up the tire and away I go. The sealant needs to be added about once a year because it looses its "stuff". Again, easy to do.
Also, good clincher tires cost as much as good tubular tires, but in my view still don't ride as well. I usually buy Veloflex brand tubulars. I mail order them through Lord Gun or Merlyn Cycles.
Hope that helps?
AA