am i wrong to expect tubs to be ok for commuting ?

[biggs682]

got a glorious set of sprint wheels that i want to use , have a frame lined up ready for refitting up to accept said wheels . this would mean having to use tubs for my daily short commute 6 - 8 miles mainly on inner town main roads and then cycle path through ind estate .

looking at Vittoria Rally's or push the boat out on there Corsa evo cx's , any comments .

normally use Schwable blizzards or lugano's and marathons depending on bike and or wheel size with no problems or puncture's

 

[Crackle]

Well, the only time I used them, they punctured faster than I could fix them but they were old tubs. Right arse changing them at the roadside as well.

 

[VamP]

Christ no. Tubs should be ridden more not less.

Just accept the fact they're more expensive and a lot more hassle than clinchers, fill them with sealant, and maybe go for one of the training models rather than out and out racers. These for example.

I love the smell of tub glue in the morning...