I’ve used [Schwalbe Aerothan](https://www.schwalbe.com/en/blog/news/innovation/aerothan/) in the past with some 42mm [Soma Supple Vitesse EX](https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/supple-vitesse-ex-700c-clincher-tire) tyres and they were very comfortable to ride over long distances, on rough terrain and I’ve had minimal flats with them. Bit annoying to inflate the very first time though.
My guess is most people use them as a backup in case their tubeless setup fails but I am wondering what else is on the market since their introduction? I know of [Tubolito](https://www.tubolito.com/), [Pirelli Smartube](https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/bike/accessories/inner-tube/smartube) and now [Rene Herse with metal valve stems](https://www.renehersecycles.com/tpu-tubes-are-here/). The latter seems interesting since I’ve seen people overtighten and crack those plastic valve stems in the past.
Which ones do you have experience with and what do you use them for?
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by JaccoW
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This is such a sweet ride.
Don’t have any info on the tubes for you. Just wanted to compliment the bike. Can you share what that rear rack holding the bottles is?