Originally Posted by
Dannyboy21
A few of my bikes have clinchers. I have a couple of sets of 80s Abrosio Elite Extra 19s but I am not convinced they are that great. I also have a set of Mavic clincher rims (on DA hubs so assume they must be decent). .....
I've got a set of the Ambrosio Elite Extra 19's too, and they have a fairly well deserved reputation for being a tight fit. If you can live with that, they have served me well. I do recommend using a tire jack for getting tires onto rims without risking damage to the inner tube. A somewhat new tire jack is the EZ Clincher, which I've been packing in my seat bag for about a year now.
https://ezclincher.com/
I also use Mavic MA-2 and MA-40 rims, which have a good reputation. Mavic Open Pro rims are good too.
Modern folding tires seem to be smaller than those of a few decades ago, and I find myself using a tire jack on most rims on my bikes.
Steve in Peoria