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What's the different between tubular and clincher carbon bike wheels?
2016-04-06
When it comes to choosing a new pair of carbon wheels, you have to decide whether you want a pair of tubular or a pair of clincher wheels. Tubulars and clinchers have different properties and benefits, so here’s a quick guide to help you work out what type of wheel is best for you.
Tubular Wheels
A tubular is a tire that is stitched around an inner tube. You then glue this tire to the rim bed using either special tub glue or double sided tape. This means that, unlike clinchers, tubular rims don’t have a ‘hooked’ rim for the tire to interface with cabron wheelset tubular
Tubular wheels, are favoured by cycling professionals in most racing situations. This is because they have a lower profile rim shape than clincher wheels, which means that they tend to be a little lighter: for example, our high-profile 50mm cabon wheelset tubulars weigh 1,196g, while the 50mm carbon wheelset clinchers weigh 1,396g. In addition,
tubulars are also a little more resistant to pinch punctures due to their round shape. The only downside of tubs is mid-ride repairs, since removing and replacing a well-glued tub quickly can be tricky, especially for less experienced riders.
Clincher Wheels
The versatility of clincher wheels makes them the go-to choice for the majority of cyclists, from regular sportive riders to weekend club riders. For example, a set of clincher wheels can, with a simple tire change, cover everything from a gravel ride, to summer crit, and then cyclo cross. Mid-ride repairs are no problem too – a couple of tire levers, an inner tube and a mini pump have you covered for nearly every situation you’ll encounter out on the road.
Below: Clincher wheels are so versatile that they can be used by any rider on any type of ride.
50mm carbon wheelset clincher
What should you choose?
If you’re only going to have one pair of wheels, carbon clinchers such as our EKAY07H Clinchers or EKAY08 Tubular ’s are your best option and will out-perform any other wheels out on the road. However, if your budget stretches to two pairs of wheels and you race or ride sportives regularly, a set of tubular wheels is a great addition, offering lighter
weight and greater durability.
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