Which inner tubes are best in terms of weight v durability?
Moderator: robbosmans
Just about to order some more Conti inner tubes when I noticed they weigh over 130 grams. I was wondering if, apart from being more expensive, lighter inner tubes punture much more easily? I was thinking of trying Bontrager Race X Lite which weigh 65 grams. It amuses me that the packaging lookings like a pharmacutical product. Once something has penetrated the tyre does it matter how thick the inner tube is?
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
I usually use light butyl tubes that are about 85g. I have experienced no ill effects. Then again, if I didnt put in the tubes myself, I wouldn't know what was in there You wont notice, except they pack smaller in the seat bag.
Last edited by talltales on Sun Jul 28, 2019 2:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Standard Michelin Airstop tubes work really well for me. 93+ grams:
https://bike.michelin.com/en/products/m ... rstop-road
I tried 60 gram tubes and got too many flats. I'd rather use latex tubes over super light butyl tubes.
The other thing I like about Michelin is the valve stems without threads. They are much friendlier to my Silca pump gasket.
https://bike.michelin.com/en/products/m ... rstop-road
I tried 60 gram tubes and got too many flats. I'd rather use latex tubes over super light butyl tubes.
The other thing I like about Michelin is the valve stems without threads. They are much friendlier to my Silca pump gasket.
I’ve found the Supersonics to be a hit and miss on quality. Some tubes last a long time. Others will flat with no apparent reason. I’ve since switched to Maxxis ultralight 66g tubes. I wonder is they are exactly the same tubes as the Bontrager 65g tubes.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I seem to recall the Conti Race Lights I’ve used are around 77-78g.
I like light tubes for their reduction in RR. The weight saving is a nice bonus and not the primary motive. I won’t use latex on clinchers.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I like light tubes for their reduction in RR. The weight saving is a nice bonus and not the primary motive. I won’t use latex on clinchers.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Pokerface07
- Posts: 213
- Joined: Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:43 pm
Just ordered some Tubolito S-Tubo at around 25g each. Got good reviews (possibly that was for the heavier 38g ones...
Will see how they hold up.
Will see how they hold up.
Twitter: @FormerTTchamp https://twitter.com/FormerTTchamp
- Pokerface07
- Posts: 213
- Joined: Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:43 pm
Where it joins the tube or where the valve core inserts?
Good to look out for and some additional PFTE tape might help?
Twitter: @FormerTTchamp https://twitter.com/FormerTTchamp
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com