What are the differences between inner tubes?
09-19-12, 09:11 PM
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What are the differences between inner tubes?
Other than Valve length / type, what are the main differences with all the inner tubes out there?
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I just put up a page about my perspective on them, at bicycle tube choices.
09-19-12, 09:56 PM
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There's a difference in thickness for regular, light and ultralight tubes. I can't tell the difference in flat protection but I use light or ultra light tubes as spares on the bike because they fold up smaller.
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Here's a thread on latex tubes
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-what-happened
They are lighter, faster, and resist punctures a little better. They actually reduce rolling resistance and make any tire quicker. The downside is they cost more, lose air more quickly, and don't last as long.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-what-happened
They are lighter, faster, and resist punctures a little better. They actually reduce rolling resistance and make any tire quicker. The downside is they cost more, lose air more quickly, and don't last as long.
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Bontrager Race XXX Lite are good for that because they come shrinkwrapped and easily slide into my small saddle bag. The shrinkwrap comes in handy when it's a rear flat cuz you can use it as a barrier to pinch the derailleur out of the way. Keeps incidental grease contact off your fingers (and subsequently bar tape)
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Bontrager Race XXX Lite are good for that because they come shrinkwrapped and easily slide into my small saddle bag. The shrinkwrap comes in handy when it's a rear flat cuz you can use it as a barrier to pinch the derailleur out of the way. Keeps incidental grease contact off your fingers (and subsequently bar tape)
I never actually felt any difference between tubes (regardless of price) but never tried latex tubes.
09-20-12, 06:28 AM
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Bontrager Race XXX Lite are good for that because they come shrinkwrapped and easily slide into my small saddle bag. The shrinkwrap comes in handy when it's a rear flat cuz you can use it as a barrier to pinch the derailleur out of the way. Keeps incidental grease contact off your fingers (and subsequently bar tape)
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I carry a pair of latex gloves in my saddle back for just this reason. Yes, I have been laughed at and asked what the point was, but the fact is, when I need to fix a flat or make any repair I have no concern for grease or any crude. Just an idea, they don't take up any space.
09-20-12, 08:21 AM
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I just put up a page about my perspective on them, at bicycle tube choices.
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I can definitely feel a quality of ride difference with latex or lightweight tubes (as long as you are using a good tire)
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I like the ultralights. They seem to be the same in terms of puncture resistance, but they're lighter. I'm no WW, but if there's no difference, I always go with the lighter option.
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Dont know about gloves. I just take some paper tissues with me that come in those small plastic bags. I can use them to wipe my hands, and they come in handy for all sorts of things 
