Newbie question: what are clinchers and tubulars?

[ksl]

Hi all,

A simple question: what is the difference between a clincher and a tubular wheel? I'm used to the typical MTB (non-tubeless) wheel, where you have an inner tube inside a tyre - is that a clincher or a tubular? What do most road bikes come with? Often the spec sheets state the make of wheel, but don't state tubular or clincher. Is one better? Simpler?

Thanks.

 

[keydates]

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html
http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8b.17.html

 

[ksl]

Thanks for the links. Good info!

Cheers,

KS