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From: rogerh@arizona.UUCP (Roger Hayes)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: clinchers.vs.sewups
Message-ID: <15348@arizona.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 9-Sep-84 18:53:21 EDT
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Posted: Sun Sep  9 18:53:21 1984
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I agree that sewups are not just for rich nutcases.  I have two sets 
of wheels, one sewup one clincher, which I ride about equal mileages
(~150 a week).  I have lots more problems with the clinchers.  The 
sewups are lighter & more fun to ride, give a better (more comfortable)
ride, have much better grip, and flat less (no flats in a couple 
years).  I hypothesize that this is because they are better made: the 
casing is more flexible, giving better ride and grip, while the tread
is much harder rubber, giving better wear qualities and glass 
resistance.

This view is a little biased, because the sewups are a well-aged pair
of Clement Campionato del Mondo Seta's. The clinchers are Specialized
1 1/8 inch high pressures.  Does anyone have an opinion about the 
folding clinchers?

I still ride clinchers because they are better for touring: easier to
repair in the boonies.

	Roger Hayes
	Tucson, Arizona