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I think this may be my first post on Paceline but I've been a cyclist since 2008 and a forum member on Slowtwitch primarily.
I had enjoyed clinchers for the greater part of a decade until I came across a set of ZIpp 303's that required new bearings, but were tubular. At $600 I couldn't say no.
I bought some discounted Veloflex Vlaandarens (27mm), bought some Vittoria Mastik glue and acid brushes, and learned how to glue.
I will say that I've flatted twice this year in 2600 miles, but both were not immediately flat like I had been on clinchers.
Additionally, I quite enjoy the gluing process, as long as beer is involved. I do feel a bit old school though carrying around a tubular tire in my jersey pocket. Whatever, it's like a pound.
+1 for Tubulars for me
- I enjoy the gluing process; it's fun
- I like the look on guys face when I say I'm on tubular
- Tubular rims are super cheap right now
- Tires are cheap (320 tpi, $60 for $150 on frequent sales)
- The ride seems incredible, but my aluminum wheelset also has a 19mm inner bead width
- I don't have any friends in the USA who ride Veloflex tires, tubular or "open" tubular (clincher)
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