Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
I well remember the fascination the performance minded enthusiasts had with latex tubes. It didn't last long, only a few years. I think TPO tube fascination will go the same route, albeit a longer period of fascination will exist.
A quick search on the topic of latex inner tubes shows that their use is more than a passing fad. For many riders, including performance minded riders, latex tubes are a fairly inexpensive (relatively speaking) upgrade. This is especially true when compared to the cost of tubeless wheels. I have been using latex inner tubes for over ten years and I find them to be more comfortable over long rides than butyl. That additional comfort translates into longer rides. I am an old(er) rider so speed is no longer that important to me; comfort, however, is very important.
Latex tubes are getting better so that is a plus.
But as they say, YMMV.
