Trusworthy tubes for your clincher race wheels ?
Moderator: robbosmans
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
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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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.
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.
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?
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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I've had great success with Michelin A1 and Schwalbe tubes.
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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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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Mark Twain
I can be wrong, and have plenty of examples for that