Originally Posted by
Looigi
I patch tubes and some have 10,000 miles and 5+ patches, so I figure the cost of the tube is pretty immaterial. I use Michelin lightweight butyl tubes because I like the smooth unthreaded stems.
Funny. I buy Conti tubes with 60 mm stems because they have a threaded stem. They're "normal price" tube, and with the stem nut the hold the stem in place I can use 'em on my 52mm wheels and not have to pay the premium for tubes with 80 mm stems, or deal with stem extenders. The stem nut pulls the stem up just enough that I can get a pump (or CO2 inflator) on the stem.