Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Weight is the #1 performance issue, particularly rotating mass.
Funny, at pro peleton speeds, the pros seem to think aero is the most important factor.
Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Tubeless/clinchers are inherently heavier than tubulars due to the inferior rim profile.
Ummmm .... okay .... seems to me that any sort of wheel can be made in any shape and that most teams are running much deeper wheels on pretty much all stages .... and even on pure mountain stages, sorry there is no inherent shape benefit to tubular rims over other rim styles. The big benefits with tubeless are lighter weight of the actual tire and the fact that they can be safely ridden flat.
Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Rolling resistance: an inconsequential factor.
Funny, then, that you quote it as second of the big three reasons tubulars are better.
Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Wish I could find the interview with the head of Vittoria, who expressed some frustration that much of the pro peloton is on their latex tube tubular tires, often relabeled.
We all wish you could find this. I am not here to win a debate .... people here will keep fighting even if the topic is "Black is different than white" or "Red bikes are faster." I just want accurate information ... and your hit-or-miss logic and contradictory posts are hard to trust. Please do find those third-party sources.