Originally Posted by
Dan333SP
As someone who has never bothered with latex tubes... what are the advantages? Why do people use them?
Is it purely about weight? How much total difference are we talking for 2 tubes?
Seems like a big hassle to pump every day versus every 3rd or 4th day, just to save a few grams.
Suppleness is the biggest advantage IMO. I've only used them for cross but there is a noticeable increase in suppleness and grip at low pressure compared to butyl in that case. Will probably pick up some latex tubes for the road bike this summer. I don't ride that bike every day so pumping each time I ride is not a big deal.