I bought 3 Schwalbe Aerothan tubes and tested one. I only used one and I put it in the front wheel because I figured less weight and wear on the front tire on a bike. But the second 20 mile ride I'm flying down a hill at 50mph and hit a bump, not a pothole, just a small bump, the tire flatted kind of quickly, I was able to slow to a stop rather quick. I pulled the tube out and it looked like a snake bite with the two little holes caused by the rim. I only will use the other two Aerothans for carry spares now so if I flat a latex tube I can throw in the spare get home and take it back out and install a new latex tube. This saves weight as far as what I have to carry but I will never buy any more of these types of tubes. The claims about them are not true and I think these manufacturers should quit making them.
Tubes are not the defence for puncture protection. The tire is. Btw I have also gone tubeless on 2/3 bikes. There have been many times where tubeless has failed and it’s the phone call for help. Tubeless gives you a better chance at small spiky objects because of self repair. But it also sprays your bike with sealant, it’s messy. And if your in the field you have to carry sealant, and a plug kit. I’m really mixed on tubeless tbh. Definitely study your tires that’s really where it matters, there is a speed trade off as the casing become puncture resistant. With goat heads, tubeless is good option for sure.
As I mentioned in other replies, the tubeless reviews for this tire are pretty bad. I have worked for 30 years with tubeless tires for automotive applications and without a doubt that technology has been perfected. I cannot say the same for tubeless tires for bikes. People are sometimes too quick to adopt the latest technology that hasn't been perfected yet. Coming from an automotive background it seems ridiculous to me to have a bead that doesn't seal on its own and a liquid sloshing around inside a tire that will eventually dry up and have to be replaced. Give it time and the tubeless technology will improve for bikes. Beads and rims will mate up better and a better self-seal liner material will replace the liquid.
I have over 100k miles on tubeless road tires and I've never carried sealant with me. Just use tubes if you can't get a flat to seal. I got 3-4 flats a month(this is with 1500miles a month) before going tubeless and I get one every 2-3 months now.
@@brianbechtol7329 car tires aren't remotely comparable. The surface area of the bead is enormous and the tread thickness is extremely thick too due to DOT standards and cars not caring as much as people when it comes to tire weight.
I recognized that mountain range!Hopefully sealant works with those tubolitos. Do they have a removable core? I’m about to try them for the first time.
I ended up getting rid of the rim tape and using plastic Veloplugs for the spoke holes. I'm also using Cannondale 29x1.75-2.25 mountain bike tubes from REI with no problems so far.
Cleaning the puncture with alcohol wipe then a glue less patch,yesterday I doubled up and used some super tacky flex tape over a patch 🙂👍🏻
I bought 3 Schwalbe Aerothan tubes and tested one. I only used one and I put it in the front wheel because I figured less weight and wear on the front tire on a bike. But the second 20 mile ride I'm flying down a hill at 50mph and hit a bump, not a pothole, just a small bump, the tire flatted kind of quickly, I was able to slow to a stop rather quick. I pulled the tube out and it looked like a snake bite with the two little holes caused by the rim. I only will use the other two Aerothans for carry spares now so if I flat a latex tube I can throw in the spare get home and take it back out and install a new latex tube. This saves weight as far as what I have to carry but I will never buy any more of these types of tubes. The claims about them are not true and I think these manufacturers should quit making them.
Sounds like a great anecdote after one tube. I've hit train tracks pretty hard at over 200lbs without issue but that's an anecdote too
I haven't had luck with the patches on these tubes but I have had luck with a drop of crazy glue to deal small punctures.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing that and watching the video!
Tubeless first… and pro tip… don’t layer clean tube in the dirt… You’re going to get a flat regardless of what type of tube you use.
Very poor reviews setting up these tires as tubeless. I have since come up with a better solution for these tires. Thanks for watching.
Tubes are not the defence for puncture protection. The tire is. Btw I have also gone tubeless on 2/3 bikes. There have been many times where tubeless has failed and it’s the phone call for help. Tubeless gives you a better chance at small spiky objects because of self repair. But it also sprays your bike with sealant, it’s messy. And if your in the field you have to carry sealant, and a plug kit. I’m really mixed on tubeless tbh. Definitely study your tires that’s really where it matters, there is a speed trade off as the casing become puncture resistant. With goat heads, tubeless is good option for sure.
As I mentioned in other replies, the tubeless reviews for this tire are pretty bad. I have worked for 30 years with tubeless tires for automotive applications and without a doubt that technology has been perfected. I cannot say the same for tubeless tires for bikes. People are sometimes too quick to adopt the latest technology that hasn't been perfected yet. Coming from an automotive background it seems ridiculous to me to have a bead that doesn't seal on its own and a liquid sloshing around inside a tire that will eventually dry up and have to be replaced. Give it time and the tubeless technology will improve for bikes. Beads and rims will mate up better and a better self-seal liner material will replace the liquid.
I have over 100k miles on tubeless road tires and I've never carried sealant with me. Just use tubes if you can't get a flat to seal. I got 3-4 flats a month(this is with 1500miles a month) before going tubeless and I get one every 2-3 months now.
@@brianbechtol7329 car tires aren't remotely comparable. The surface area of the bead is enormous and the tread thickness is extremely thick too due to DOT standards and cars not caring as much as people when it comes to tire weight.
I recognized that mountain range!Hopefully sealant works with those tubolitos. Do they have a removable core? I’m about to try them for the first time.
Yes, those are the Sandia mountains. I can't remember if the core is removable. I have since recycled the tubes. Thanks for watching
I run whatever tube the LBS has and put Stans in it... usually lasts a year or so between flats. when they do flat its because the Stans dried up.
What solution did you end up with?
I ended up getting rid of the rim tape and using plastic Veloplugs for the spoke holes. I'm also using Cannondale 29x1.75-2.25 mountain bike tubes from REI with no problems so far.
Stay tubeless on gravel or mountain, tubes for road
Tubeless is the answer.
Time for tubeless
Very poor reviews setting up this tire as tubeless. I have since come up with a better solution for these tires. Thanks for watching.