Originally Posted by
maddog34
general consensus is that TPU tubes kinda suck.
things i've heard about them.... they are fairly expensive, the stem bases can separate from the tubes, they are a hassle to patch, and are too easily punctured...
lighter wall regular "rubber" tubes are available, and are about the same, ride-wise, with less hassles.
cue the defensive anecdotes.
Note the irony.
But no. They don't suck, they aren't expensive and the stem doesn't separate from the tubes. Maybe on super cheapies they do.