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Old 03-08-23 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by roadie276
I switched to running Tubolito TPU tubes halfway through the season last year, largely for the weight savings. They're stupidly expensive, but fare actually not terribly in grams per dollar cost when you look at things like higher end bikes/wheels/helmets/etc. I've flatted just once in a circumstance I think a regular butyl tube also would have flatted in. So basically, so far, so good.
I've purchased two 8-packs from Aliexpress at $8 each and both packs came with a patch kit. 36g each tube.

The only complaint so far is that they seem to ride a little harsh but that might be because i'm coming over from riding tubeless the last 4-5 years.
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