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Old 12-22-14 | 07:00 PM
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Discounting weight, tubes are pretty much fungible. They all hold air until punctured, at which point they don't.

There are some quality differences, but unfortunately, as a consumer you have no way of translating the brand on the box to where it actually came from.

My advice, buy a low cost tube, but not the cheapest. If you're lucky with it, stay with it. If not, try another brand next time, not necessarily spending more, just trying another factory.
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