Do inner tubes matter?

Teach
Teach Posts: 386
edited September 2010 in Road beginners
There are lots of posts about which tyre we use, but does it matter what inner tube you use?

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  • domhopson
    domhopson Posts: 259
    There will be plenty of opinions on this, but I tend to just buy mulitpacks of Vitoria's from Wiggle. They've done me fine for the last few years.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    If you use a 'branded' ones like Michelin, Vittoria, Continental etc you'll be guaranteed reliability. Some people use lightweight/latex ones for racing, it can give better 'feel' with lightweight tyres - the downside is reduced puncture resistance and increased cost. I generally use heavier weight ones for training - the rubber is thicker and more puncture resistant.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    I guess weight, material (butyl or latex)
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • Constant headwind
    Constant headwind Posts: 33
    Anyone use the slime filled ones? I'm thinking of putting these on my new bike, when I get one.
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    yes I've got them on my tourer. They do wear a far bit more than standard tubes of course, plus goo is one side so it's wobbly until it spreads around (maybe 30 seconds of riding or so) But for a work bike, it's worth it.
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • pianoman
    pianoman Posts: 706
    Wasn't there a time, back in the day when everyone trusted in Reynolds 531 and tubulars, that all tubes were latex? Then they decided to make them out of butyl because there was more money to be made? I use smooth Michelin Latex A1 tubes inside my Panaracer Evo 3's and it sure feels as smooth as the Conti Supersonics I used last year - and they haven't let me down unlike the paper-thin Conti's.

    Try latex, you won't be disappointed :D

    (Insert tasteless "I'm a fan of latex" joke here) :twisted:

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