TPU MADNESS | GREAT BIKE RIDE | MINOR TWEEKS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- That was the last straw for me. Tpu innertubes are now in the bin. Latex from here on in, butyl in between. Didnt realise how smooth latex could be. These Vittoria competition 700cx30-38c, along with the additional TWEEKS, made a great bike ride today. EVOSiD crankset and bottom bracket along with an oval chain ring, makes for a great bike, so far. Let see how long the ceramic BB will last!
5 tubes in 2 years across all bikes sounds pretty good going to me
@@davemoss6976 if I was riding everyday, I would expect it. I don't ride everyday and have long breaks off the bike so,yes that's alot in comparison to latex or butyl....for me, but thanks for your comment.
@@breakingbikes In this case, are you really qualified to shitface the TPUs?
@@gecko_x yes I used them and Experienced punctures. Even after washing my bike with warm hottish water. Google it. All the information is there to back up my rant!
I've been carrying tubolito in my pocket as a final backup to running tubeless on my Gravel, MTB and Road bikes. Each of the 3 times I've have to use one they failed within minutes. I was told that tubolito had a 'bad batch' and thought I'd try them again. Now I avoid TPU tubes like the plague - in an emergency I need to be able to reply on it to get me home - and now carry an old fashioned tube.
@@jamesworley2674 here here!! ..totally agree and thanks for your comment mate ! Butyl (old style) tubes are my 'reliable' spares. Enjoy your bike rides !!
My experience with tubolito is identical to yours. Kept as a spare, had 2 fail as soon as they're used in a tire.
Can you get those tubes for scooters
The stupid idea that a bike has to be as light as possible.
As long as you are not in the Tour de France... It doesn't matter!!@
@@Be-Es---___ Exactly! Comfort is the key.
Absolutely✌🏻,lighter doesn‘t mean faster🤭😂
They're the single most cost effective weight upgrade you can make to a non tubeless bike. For a non professional cyclist, this makes it a way better choice to save weight on than any other component. But weight is really just a byproduct here. They offer less rolling resistance than butyl and better puncture protection than both butyl or latex.
As a result you can chose a more upright and comfortable position to ride in for the same amount of pedaling efficiency.
I recommend going with the cheap ones you can get from aliexpress and not going with tubolito and the likes. They're very inexpensive, cheaper than butyl actually, so if you do get a bad one it doesn't bother you that much.
Yes, better puncture resistance. They are however more susceptible to pinch flats than butyl. I think part of the reason people are having issues with them is running them at too low pressures. So I think this is what it comes down to.
@bofud I hear what you are saying, I would love to agree, but due to my personal experience and reading about other peoples experiences, I cannot overlook the fact that they do puncture more than latex or butyl.
Disadvantages are:
1. Heat/temperature
2. Pinch flats
3. Awkward to install
4. Ride quality not that impressive.
Advantages:
1. Lightweight
2. Tubeless like
3. Can't think of anything else.
Average 700x25/32c butyl tube x 2 pcs = 240g. TPU tube is abt 72g for 2 pcs. Weight reduced using TPU inner tube = 168g (or 170g) for a bike. A very good and expensive light weight bike 8kg+-. Human weight (eg. my weight 60kg). Total weight = 68kg. So net saving 170/68,000 = 0.25% not even 1%. I wonder why people so fancy abt TPU tube and think it can give real benefit despite it is not so durable than butyl tube now. Is it psychologically driven?
(Note: I have been using the same butyl tube for few years with no worry, except normal airleak which is common)
Few people have asked "what qualifies me to make such a statement about tpu innertubes. 1. I fix and rebuild bikes for friends & family 2. I have researched all ℹ️ about TPUs. 3. I have spoken to people online which totally agree.
Check this information from bikeforum.net "TPU tube is thinner and more pliable than a butyl tube, making it more vulnerable to getting pinched during initial installation, and a TPU tube can be punctured by small sharp objects already embedded in the tire that would not fully penetrate a thicker butyl tube. They require more care during installation" .21 May 2024