TPU Tubes
03-23-23, 09:02 PM
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I've had great results for the past couple of years with Schwalbe Aerothan. One slow leak which I patched. Great quality control in their manufacturing.
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03-24-23, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
I was using TPU tubes exclusively on my clincher rim brake bikes... I loved how they felt. But, after multiple punctures during an especially-brutal winter in Southern California (and the associated crappy roads), I switched to tubeless and have been much happier. No more tube changes at 5 am while it's raining!
03-24-23, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
I was using TPU tubes exclusively on my clincher rim brake bikes... I loved how they felt. But, after multiple punctures during an especially-brutal winter in Southern California (and the associated crappy roads), I switched to tubeless and have been much happier. No more tube changes at 5 am while it's raining!
03-24-23, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by t2p
if I was riding at 5am in the rain - which I would not - I would probably use tubes with flat proof ... or something like that
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03-25-23, 06:26 AM
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I am running tubeless on one, getting ready to covert the other to tubeless, but I run tubes or yet another bike. I want to carry whatever is more compact since my storage space is limited. The butyl tube takes up a ton of space. Are latex tubes as compact as TPU when rolled up or folded? They will just be a backup for my road and gravel bikes. I need a couple that got from 28-32 and one that goes from 38-45 or so.
03-25-23, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Chandne
Are latex tubes as compact as TPU when rolled up or folded?
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TPU is used in a lot of areas - including diapers (I believe ?)
around 10 years or so ago I became aware of TPU in football helmet padding - TPU was superior at the time ...
our youth program helmets did not have this at the time - so I got my kid his own helmet with this stuff ... did the same for middle school football ... high school program helmets then included helmets with TPU
03-25-23, 12:10 PM
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I was looking for a long term review, curious if those tpu last at least.
Also i have them on my fav list of aliexp, i'll buy them when the race season will end.
Also i have them on my fav list of aliexp, i'll buy them when the race season will end.
03-25-23, 08:00 PM
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I have been using it daily for the past year or so. Done thousands of kilometres with only one flat. That flat was due to a spoke that snapped and shot through the tube. Even then, it was a slow puncture that took hours to go flat.
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Originally Posted by ebow3d
I have been using it daily for the past year or so. Done thousands of kilometres with only one flat. That flat was due to a spoke that snapped and shot through the tube. Even then, it was a slow puncture that took hours to go flat.
03-26-23, 03:01 PM
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I think the Schwalbes have nylon valves. I'll need to carry a valve extender so will alloy ones still work? I have never used valve extenders nor have I used nylon valves. Will alloy extenders work on these Schwalbes? They will just be a backup tube, but it would be really useful if I can get some space back in the packs.
03-26-23, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Chandne
I think the Schwalbes have nylon valves. I'll need to carry a valve extender so will alloy ones still work? I have never used valve extenders nor have I used nylon valves. Will alloy extenders work on these Schwalbes? They will just be a backup tube, but it would be really useful if I can get some space back in the packs.
Do you know you can get Aerothans with 80mm valves? They originally released with 40mm valves only, but there are 80mm now, at least in the Race and Endurance Race models. Using a long stem should be preferable to an extender regardless of stem material.
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03-26-23, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by chaadster
Yes, you can use an alloy extender, but obviously, because of the difference in material hardness, you’ll want to take care not to stress the thread interface (as with overtightening). Like, I might prefer to use a press-on pump head rather than a thread-on one, given the choice. I don’t use extenders on mine, so I have no idea how real the risk is, but as I said, knowing nylon is softer than aluminum…
Do you know you can get Aerothans with 80mm valves? They originally released with 40mm valves only, but there are 80mm now, at least in the Race and Endurance Race models. Using a long stem should be preferable to an extender regardless of stem material.
Do you know you can get Aerothans with 80mm valves? They originally released with 40mm valves only, but there are 80mm now, at least in the Race and Endurance Race models. Using a long stem should be preferable to an extender regardless of stem material.
good point. I’m trying to cancel or modify my order actually. I got a few for the gravel bike, road bike, and mountain bike.
04-07-23, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CrowSeph
Very interesting. How many hours per week do you cycle?
