Whats your favorite inner tube ?
02-11-22, 01:57 PM
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The last batch of Continental Race 700c for 25 tubes I purchased from Chain Reaction had some quality issues with valve cores and wall thickness uniformity.
I had a couple explode while testing at low pressure which never happened over the past 15 yrs.
Next purchase will be non Conti !
I had a couple explode while testing at low pressure which never happened over the past 15 yrs.
Next purchase will be non Conti !
They are on sale at Competitive Cyclist but I refrained for this specific reason.
02-11-22, 03:19 PM
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Most of the folks I ride with won't use a patched tube. They give me their punctured, I patch them and use them. Other than the length of the stem I can't tell much difference.
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02-12-22, 10:12 AM
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I second that; I generally use the 52 mm version for my 25 mm deep alloy wheels.
But Michelin AirStop does not seem to be available with a 60 mm long Presta valve (for 40 mm deep wheels).
Does anyone have experience with Pirelli RoadTube?
Pirelli RoadTUBE Presta Valve Tube | Competitive Cyclist
But Michelin AirStop does not seem to be available with a 60 mm long Presta valve (for 40 mm deep wheels).
Does anyone have experience with Pirelli RoadTube?
Pirelli RoadTUBE Presta Valve Tube | Competitive Cyclist
OTOH, for deeper wheels, some folks go the valve extender route instead (eg. for you, the 20mm would likely suffice -- https://www.amazon.com/MBP-Bicycle-P.../dp/B07JV7R12D, which makes it possible to just stock one type/size of tube at home. However, these require starting with tubes with removable cores, which AirStops don't have.
02-12-22, 10:23 AM
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Michelin Airstop, or Continental.
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02-12-22, 12:52 PM
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No experience with Pirelli tubes, but fwiw, the AirComp version of the michelin tube is available in 60mm for at least 25mm tires: https://www.modernbike.com/product-2126182501
OTOH, for deeper wheels, some folks go the valve extender route instead (eg. for you, the 20mm would likely suffice -- https://www.amazon.com/MBP-Bicycle-P.../dp/B07JV7R12D, which makes it possible to just stock one type/size of tube at home. However, these require starting with tubes with removable cores, which AirStops don't have.
02-15-22, 07:59 AM
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bike guy in the neighborhood I see a lot of flats and don't see meaningful differences in butyl tubes.
02-15-22, 03:24 PM
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I just started using TPU tubes. It's not just a lot lighter, it rolls up really small. I used to struggle to fit a spare tube, a lever , a CO2 rig (and a first aid pack) into the tool keg. With the TPU tube it fits with lots of room to spare.
