Tubes

Tashman

As I'm increasing my mileage slowly I'm becoming more aware that at some point i may be visiited by the PF. Are cheap tubes worth having, or is this false economy. I know none of them are massively expensive but it could amount to an extra pint or 2 of reward

drlodge

Inner tubes are inner tubes, more or less. I did use £10 Conti Supersonics since they're 50g lighter than standard, but otherwise most tubes are much the same. I also have a set of patches and glue to repair them, at £10 a pop its worth it! However have recently moved to tubeless so don't have this hassle any more.

The_Wicker_Man

I use specialized own branded ones. Not had any problems with them.

stevie63

I've used the Wiggle lifeline ones and I have not had any problems.

Tashman

Thanks everyone, and excuse the simpleton question. Just wanted to see what paying 3x as much got you. Seems weight saving like most - pay more get less

trailflow

Bought over 20 of the Planet X normal and lightweight tubes which are £2 a pop. Been using them for years, never had any issues.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TUPX700LWR ... inner-tube

The_Wicker_Man

You should take a look at http://www.innertubeshop.com, you get some cracking bargains on it and good quality too.