Vittoria Ultralite Tubes anyone?
01-04-07, 09:06 AM
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01-04-07, 09:08 AM
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Wow thanks for the link, I was about to buy some tubes...smoking deal.
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Just bought some too. And I was on the fence about buying another baselayer from them--needless to say I fell off the fence. 
Don't forget to ask about the 10% military discount if you're in the service! They even knocked off $1.50 from my tube order!
Don't forget to ask about the 10% military discount if you're in the service! They even knocked off $1.50 from my tube order!
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01-04-07, 10:04 AM
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This price seems pretty hot. $1.50 per tube when standard Bontrager tubes cost $5 at my LBS that carries Trek.
Are these tubes good for regular riding? I'm not a racer, but am training for a 182-mile MS150 in April.
Are these ultra-light tubes more susceptible to flats?
Are these tubes good for regular riding? I'm not a racer, but am training for a 182-mile MS150 in April.
Are these ultra-light tubes more susceptible to flats?
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Originally Posted by yeamac
Are these ultra-light tubes more susceptible to flats?
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01-04-07, 10:09 AM
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At that price you can afford to go through them 3x faster than the Bontragers.
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01-04-07, 10:23 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll pass on this deal as for the same amount of money I'll stick with standard tubes compared to stopping often to replace flats. 
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Looking at the Vittoria site they surely must be 700x23 (700x25?) at that weight and stem length; however I don't explicitly see the size so that's enough for me to pass.
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Originally Posted by FormerBMX'er
Looking at the Vittoria site they surely must be 700x23 at that weight and stem length; however I don't explicitly see the size so that's enough for me to pass.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...MODE=&TFC=TRUE
Only the 42 is available in the multi-pack though.
01-04-07, 03:59 PM
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Not a chance.
Remember last year Nashbar was selling Vittoria latex tubes at a steep discount? Turned out they bought a bad lot for cheap. Of the five I bought, only one made it out of the driveway for more than 50 miles. Lesson learned.
Remember last year Nashbar was selling Vittoria latex tubes at a steep discount? Turned out they bought a bad lot for cheap. Of the five I bought, only one made it out of the driveway for more than 50 miles. Lesson learned.
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Originally Posted by CastIron
Not a chance.
Remember last year Nashbar was selling Vittoria latex tubes at a steep discount? Turned out they bought a bad lot for cheap. Of the five I bought, only one made it out of the driveway for more than 50 miles. Lesson learned.
Remember last year Nashbar was selling Vittoria latex tubes at a steep discount? Turned out they bought a bad lot for cheap. Of the five I bought, only one made it out of the driveway for more than 50 miles. Lesson learned.
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01-04-07, 04:38 PM
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I pulled the trigger as well. Hopefully I didn't make a mistake.
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Ain't it funny that they're trying to make their reputation back and everyone is ignoring the smoking deals?
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Did they lose their reputation at some point? Granted I've only been a customer for 8-9 months but have always been happy with their service.
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01-04-07, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
These are butyl tubes, not latex.
The last time I saw Vittoria tubes cheap, they turned out to be a bad lot. Caveat Emptor.
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Originally Posted by CastIron
Doc, you missed my point completely.
The last time I saw Vittoria tubes cheap, they turned out to be a bad lot. Caveat Emptor.
The last time I saw Vittoria tubes cheap, they turned out to be a bad lot. Caveat Emptor.
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Word was they let loose a bad batch to Nashbar uber cheap. Perhaps enough to recoup their production costs instead of pitching 'em int he dustbin? Who knows. Nevertheless it left a bad taste in my mouth. Between that, no-name Performance tubes, and the SlimeLight debacle I'm now VERY selective about my tubes--bought only at my local shops. A couple of bucks well spent.
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I have been using these tubes for the last year and have only had one flat. This was more due to the tire being worn down. I also had one valve failure this is for 3 bikes with about 5k miles. They are probably the best light weight tube I have used. I use diamante pro's and I pump them up to 140psi, that probably explains the valve failure. Still I think they are a good tube especially for the 15 bucks for 10 deal.
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I've used these tubes before as well. I didn't have any trouble with them.
01-09-07, 08:17 PM
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Mine came in today. Can't beat the shipping time.
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Got mine too. I've never had an order from them not ship the same day I placed it.
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is the stem smooth or grooved? I try to stay away from grooved valve stems after having a couple problems with my floor pump.
I am currently running Kenda Superlights and haven't had a problem so far.
I am currently running Kenda Superlights and haven't had a problem so far.