Originally posted by mjw_byrne
-Cheaper
'Cheaper' doesn't necessarily equate to 'Better'.
-Easier to repair punctures
I'll remember that next time I get a tubular back up and running in about 60 seconds with sealant, while you'd still be fiddling around with tire levers and tubes.
-No messing around with glue
Tubular tape = no glue and no waiting.
-Wider choice of wheels/rims
There may be a wider choice of Fords than Benz, but not everyone wants a Ford.
-Easier to find replacements
True, but if you keep a spare or two on hand in either case (a wise idea), it doesn't matter.
-Don't have to carry a spare tyre
I ride tubulars and I don't carry a spare.
-Can lean into corners without worrying about rolling a tyre off the rim (even if a tubular is glued properly, hot weather or heat buildup in the rim from braking can weaken the glue)
A tubular tire is better suited for taking corners than a clincher. Take a good look at a tubular tire next time you have an opportunity and you can easily see why.
If clinchers were such the clear choice as you'd like to believe, then no one (especially the pros) would be using tubulars.