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Tubulars for training?

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Anyone out there train day to day on tubulars? I'm very tempted to run tubulars for the performance benefit (lower pressures, smoother cornering, lighter wheel weights). I ride on pretty clean roads and have been lucky enough to have very few flats (be kind cycling Gods).

For the occasional flat, do the sealant products like Vitorria Pit Stop work?

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  Gehr 1.

  In the old days all we had were tubulars. I

  I've never understood why people want the lightest and best ride quality for training rides? Why don't you wait and keep the performance benefit for race day?

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  Russell P.

  Training on tubulars is a waste of time (and money). Train on clinchers, get good and fast on those and then when you switch to tubs for a race you will feel like you are flying!

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