SCB,
One of the old time mechanics at Roy's Sheepshead Cycles in Brooklyn
called them "tubularos". He never used any other Italian. His name was Vinny
Massi. I learned alot from him. I continue to call them that once in a
while to remember Vinny and pay homage.
ciao.
John T.Pergolizzi
> Sorry to be a language curmudgeon, but I gotta say I'm appalled to see
> people I respect using the infantile term "tubie" in speaking of tubular
> tires. "Tubulars," "sew-ups," even "tubs," OK, but "tubies" is beyond the
> pale! Have some pride, people!
>
> Sheldon "Curmudging" Brown