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37 Comments
Vittoria Latex with sealant inside for bomb proof training and racing.
What about air retention? Which one holds pressure for longer?
Butyl PERIOD end of discussion ๐
Latex is less than 1watt faster than TPU, but weighs more than double and cost more as well.
I ride butyl tubes on my Randonneur bike (which is my do it all bike basically). I like having Schrader valves that I can just top off at any gas station on my way and I can get spares/patches pretty much anywhere if something goes south. I also like having a GAADI tube as a spare, it fits every bike and you don't have to take out the wheel. Only pop off the tire on one side. Expensive, but it helped out a lot on rides, as you can help out yourself or others and don't get left stranded. Looks a bit funny though, but I can't feel the gap and the wide compatibility from kids bikes to mountain bike with a single tube is just awesome to have with you.
Butyl. end of discussion
The cheap TPU tires from Ali. RideNow. ๐
TPU tubes are dirt cheap if you order them from China. They're also light and compact enough that you can easily bring spares with you on rides.
Whatever kind that has sealant
Reparability matters. Butyl.
Tpu
Butyl is great for commuting, less maintenance than tpu, easier to install, cheaper, and more durable. TPU is great for training and long distance cycling.
Never tried latex.
The one that i am buying from Aliexpress from 5โฌ ๐
Tpu from AliExpress for 5 USD each is the top!
Tubeless. Justโฆ. Go tubeless, and carry a tube backup.
This is easy.
Latex for race
Butyl for training ๐
Itโs very odd how people have exact opposite experience with TPU. One is saying durable and comfortable. And others say the exact opposite.
I tried tubolito and immediate puncture. Also the ride was more uncomfortable. You can tell by the construction itโs a flexible plastic but not butyl flexible. You are not supposed to pump full out of the tire because you can ruin the shape because itโs just not flexible. Hence itโs just a stiffy ride. It feels faster maybe because more shock goes through. Also the stiffer material I contribute to itโs more susceptible to puncture. Also the valve is harder to mate to the tube. Hence you get more air leak issues. Also doesnโt handle heat as well if you happen to have a rim brake wheel.
So conclusion.
Butyl for daily mix with lightweight performance tires.
TPU as backup carry tube.
Latex for race.
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The only thing that matters to me is which one is more durable
Thorn resistant slime tubes
A thorn tube filled with Ooblek.
"WOT can we CROWN as the ultimatetchh inna turbe!"
Just realized to have a proper British accent it has to sound like your "squeezing" the words out.
"What, can we crown.." ๐ซ
Latex !
Go tubeless
These CONDOM INNER TUBES break and burst.
Light butylโค
Would love to know which one of these is more puncture resistant?
Or tubeless and carry a TPU for emergency.
Most puncture resistant?
Havenโt tried out latex yet, but for my use (daily riding on rough roads) tpu was definitely not the way to go
if latex didn't slowly leak id be more willing to switch to them, if tpu was less fragile id be more willing to switch to it, but for right now my cycling goals require dependability and i think currently butyl meats that goal
Ollie why not tubeless why ultra distance riders do not prefer tubeless
TPU as I can carry two in the same space as one butyl tube
tubes are overrated
TPU. $10 per tube regardless of stem length
70% lighter and rolls better than butyl
Latex
Lightweight butyl is the best imho. Saves money, not much heavier than tpu, easy to repair and I don't care about losing 3 Watt of efficiency or so. I'm on the bike to see stuff and sports, not win races.
Just go tubeless already. Faster, easier, and fewer punctures.