Latex inner tubes

[synchronicity]

And you can get maxxis butyl tubes way lighter than that from memory.

 

[eric_james]

3 ebay listings said 440g for a 26" inner tube. chain reaction say 210g
searched continental to keep the same spec

 

[synchronicity]

https://www.maxxis.com/uk/tyre/ultralight-tubes/

 

[synchronicity]

I believe these flyweight ones are only 96 grams for 26"

https://www.maxxis.com/uk/tyre/flyweight-tubes/

 

[Woz]

They made sense many years ago, but have been surpassed. Sometimes when punctured they would split / tear / rupture making repair impossible. Even if they didn't, roughening the surface with sandpaper to provide a key for the patch was always a buttock clenching experience.

Schwalbe AV14A on average come very close or on the nose of the claimed 95g.

 

[Takingabreak]

I am using them on a road bike with high tpi tyres and they do ride very nicely. But, as others have said, they can be a bit of a faff. I've had a few explode straight after fitting and pumping up, also sometimes with a little air in it seems that they are not uniform thickness throughout. The sensible answer is to use lightweight normal tubes BUT these oddball things have to be experienced

 

[eric_james]

Will stick with normal tubes I think. thanks all