_David_ Posted July 19, 2021 Share This might just be the perfect inner tube for the Cradle. Would hate to know what they cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted July 19, 2021 Share Francis forgot the poorly executed pavement curb hop (more commonly know as the snakebite)...and clearly not "unpuncturable"...pull out the drawing pin/nail/thorn/screw/cactus and you got a flat! Fail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 20, 2021 Share Anyone remember those orange horribly expensive tubes they peddled locally for a while? Also supposedly almost 100% puncture proof ... they failed on more than one occasion that I'm aware of and I don't really see them around anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted July 20, 2021 Share 17 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said: Anyone remember those orange horribly expensive tubes they peddled locally for a while? Also supposedly almost 100% puncture proof ... they failed on more than one occasion that I'm aware of and I don't really see them around anymore. The normal Tubolito? I have some on my bike, haven't had any problems with them, hit a BIG pothole with them, at about 35kmh and they are still fine, got them with a set of wheels I bought, would I buy them new? No, too expensive for me.... I guess just because I haven't had any problems so far though doesnt mean that they aren't actually crap, just a coincidence.... Edited July 20, 2021 by Chadvdw67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 20, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, Chadvdw67 said: The normal Tubolito? I have some on my bike, haven't had any problems with them, hit a BIG pothole with them, at about 35kmh and they are still fine, got them with a set of wheels I bought, would I buy them new? No, too expensive for me.... I saw 2 with big 'bubbles' and another 2 guys who got punctures ... that was when my son still had the bike shop though. I suppose considering quite a few were sold that may not actually be so bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 20, 2021 Share Pirelli & Schwalbe have their versions, but don't boast to be puncture proof. Tougher, lighter and more compact than a normal tube. And quite a bit more expensive... Perhaps they are useful as a spare tube for when the tubeless setup doesn't seal. https://cyclingtips.com/2021/05/pirelli-launches-37-smartube-lightweight-inner-tubes/ https://cyclingtips.com/2020/10/schwalbe-promises-performance-and-durability-with-new-aerothan-inner-tubes/ Edited July 20, 2021 by splat _David_ and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted July 20, 2021 Share 8 minutes ago, splat said: Pirelli & Schwalbe have their versions, but don't boast to be puncture proof. Tougher, lighter and more compact than a normal tube. And quite a bit more expensive... Perhaps they are useful as a spare tube for when the tubeless setup doesn't seal. https://cyclingtips.com/2021/05/pirelli-launches-37-smartube-lightweight-inner-tubes/ https://cyclingtips.com/2020/10/schwalbe-promises-performance-and-durability-with-new-aerothan-inner-tubes/ I like the compact size but 500 bucks for an inner tube is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted July 20, 2021 Share Latex tubes.. They are awesome. Do they fail? Yes. Car tires get flats and they are pretty hardcore. Are they light, feel amazing and better than a normal tube, store better, age better as well as fold/roll up teeny tiny as a spare? Absolutely! They are also only about 60% more expensive than 'expensive' normal tubes these days, so really it's just a matter of spending an extra 80zar for something that works and lasts. 2 coffee/croissant specials. Tubeless though.... Then you only buy 1 tube as a spare so you may as well have a latex one! capediver, Thug, Wayne pudding Mol and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted July 20, 2021 Share 39 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: Latex tubes.. They are awesome. Do they fail? Yes. Car tires get flats and they are pretty hardcore. Are they light, feel amazing and better than a normal tube, store better, age better as well as fold/roll up teeny tiny as a spare? Absolutely! They are also only about 60% more expensive than 'expensive' normal tubes these days, so really it's just a matter of spending an extra 80zar for something that works and lasts. 2 coffee/croissant specials. Tubeless though.... Then you only buy 1 tube as a spare so you may as well have a latex one! Where to find latex tubes though? DieselnDust and Sid the Sloth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 20, 2021 Share 5 minutes ago, MudLark said: Where to find latex tubes though? Probikekit MudLark, Jewbacca and DieselnDust 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted July 20, 2021 Share 28 minutes ago, MudLark said: Where to find latex tubes though? A quick googlebox search showed me you can even get them on Takealot; https://www.takealot.com/challenge-seamless-latex-inner-tube-47-5/PLID72482125?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM2QIiwZxh8zxJojmBGqB2DZktVaaytujO1IacxkAzXE3qgDnXf2tHIaAohcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds And a full list of registered stockists of Tubolito; https://tubolito.co.za/stockists/ Edited July 20, 2021 by Jewbacca MudLark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 20, 2021 Share 6 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: A quick googlebox search showed me you can even get them on Takealot; https://www.takealot.com/challenge-seamless-latex-inner-tube-47-5/PLID72482125?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM2QIiwZxh8zxJojmBGqB2DZktVaaytujO1IacxkAzXE3qgDnXf2tHIaAohcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds And a full list of registered stockists of Tubolito; https://tubolito.co.za/stockists/ So, you can't just blow up a condom and tie a knot in it and use like five of them per tyre? Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 20, 2021 Share 7 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: And a full list of registered stockists of Tubolito; https://tubolito.co.za/stockists/ First on the list is Johnson Cyle Works, and I'm pretty sure they have closed down. I question the integrity of that list. Jewbacca and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted July 20, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Jewbacca said: Latex tubes.. They are awesome. Do they fail? Yes. Car tires get flats and they are pretty hardcore. Are they light, feel amazing and better than a normal tube, store better, age better as well as fold/roll up teeny tiny as a spare? Absolutely! They are also only about 60% more expensive than 'expensive' normal tubes these days, so really it's just a matter of spending an extra 80zar for something that works and lasts. 2 coffee/croissant specials. Tubeless though.... Then you only buy 1 tube as a spare so you may as well have a latex one! I'm quite a fan of tubolito's - pretty durable, light, and low rolling resistance. Cheaper than upgrading to tubeless rims on my older wheelsets, and you don't have to pump them up daily like you would with latex. Admittedly the patch kits are hopeless, so when they do go then that's it. I've never tried to patch latex. Quick comparison Tubeless GP 5000 - costs R1250 a tyre; weighs 300g (+ sealant); rolling resistance 8.9W @ 100psi Vittoria latex + GP 5000 - costs R1000+R300 = R1300; weighs 215+80 = 295g; RR 8.8W @ 100 psi tubolito s-tubo + GP 5000 costs R1000+R550 = R1550; weighs 215+22 = 237g; RR 9.6W @ 100 psi What would be the price difference between 2 similar wheelsets with a 65g weight difference. Edited July 20, 2021 by 100Tours Danger Dassie, _David_ and Jewbacca 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted July 20, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, TNT1 said: First on the list is Johnson Cyle Works, and I'm pretty sure they have closed down. I question the integrity of that list. I also checked it now and there are a few which definitely don't exist! I did find out though that Schwalbe make a super light, super pliable, fully recyclable inner tube which looks awesome; https://www.schwalbetyres.co.za/road/schwalbe-aerothan-700-x-35-50c-tube/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM1WBw0odPdz8SBtM-48CkMk0N9CZiKxOHZTAXOOZIrMV3V5M3MLBTQaAmrDEALw_wcB It's expensive, but might be worth it as per 100 tours above DieselnDust and MudLark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 20, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, Jewbacca said: I also checked it now and there are a few which definitely don't exist! I did find out though that Schwalbe make a super light, super pliable, fully recyclable inner tube which looks awesome; https://www.schwalbetyres.co.za/road/schwalbe-aerothan-700-x-35-50c-tube/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM1WBw0odPdz8SBtM-48CkMk0N9CZiKxOHZTAXOOZIrMV3V5M3MLBTQaAmrDEALw_wcB It's expensive, but might be worth it as per 100 tours above Time to crack the credit card and embrace my inner weight weenie. Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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