Trusworthy tubes for your clincher race wheels ?

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LouisN
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by LouisN

HI all,

I'm building some clincher wheels as spares for races, or "bad weather" race wheels.


Will probably put some new Vittoria Rubino Pro Speed G+ tires on them.

I was wondering what tubes do you guys use that are relatively light, but trusworhty ?

I've tried latex tubes, but without much consistent success. I didn't try all brands though, Michelin was the most trusworthy, not for long though...

Louis :)

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wheelzqc
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by wheelzqc

Bonjour Louis,
Have you tried Michelin A1 AirComp Ultralight Road Bike Tube ? They are light(70g) and I haven't had much punctures with them, even commuting.

Marin
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by Marin

Panaracer R'Air or Conti Supersonic.

I even used a Supersonic in a 38mm tubeless CX tire once after I burped it right before a race. Survived the race no problem even tough it's only rated to 23 or 25mm.

nemeseri
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by nemeseri

I use conti race light tubes (75g) for general road riding and conti race tubes (100g) for commuting. I found the superlights somewhat fragile and prone to pinching, but it might be only me.

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by Lugan

A little heavier, but to err on the side of durability, I use Maxxis Welterweight tubes. Better yet, go tubeless if you can.

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by BikeAnon

Do any of you really detect the slightest difference in tubes?

My "favorite" tubes are Vitoria something-or-other, because they are lighter. But I truly can't tell the difference between them and Nashbar/Kenda cheapos. Not in ride/puncture resistance.... nothing.

Since you goal is "spares" or "bad weather", you're either already dealing with a failure of your "good stuff" or you're wanting wanting great puncture resistance that is desireable when it's wet.

In either case, tire choice matters, tubes... not so much?

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by bombertodd

I've had great success with Michelin A1 and Schwalbe tubes.

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by Delorre

Michelin Ultralight (147gr the set) for over 2 years. Not a single issue until today! Back in years Specialized Turbo. Below 60 gr and reliable. Don't know if they are still available.

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by pavel

Michelin A1

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F45
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by F45

Vredstein latex.

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by stormur

I never had puncture with 1 type of tubes only... Kenda. Not in road, not in CX. Plus is they're lightest "standard" (not hyper-lite) butyl tubes I owned...
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