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@.gaz.
I just use clinchers: 23mm Rubino pros get me from New Cross to HHV without any problems and don't seem to hold me back too much when I'm racing (I'm shit anyway, tbh).
I used 20mm Veloflex for a while, which made absolutely no difference to my race results but did manage to repeatedly disagre with the ultra-smooth, baby's-bottom, 100% puncture-free entranceway and car park at the velodrome.
My wheels are old-fashioned campag sr pista > omega v's, 32h. Loads of people race on heavier budget wheels and still kick the asses of others who have spent a fortune on fancy plastic things.
If you start riding indoors, however, then you will probably need a clean set and an outdoor set: zero grip Siberian Pine, steep banking and dried bits of road dust is not a good combo!
edit: I don't even bother changing gear as I have one-sided hubs.