Tubes

[ptourkin]

Originally Posted by davidb

Shops have seen the erosion of margin on almost all items. Tubes have become a place where profit can be made. The OP scenario is one not uncommon. Suddenly one notices a large price increase for the same product in a short period of time. I can say rubber prices have climbed. Fifteen years ago Conti tubes on program could cost $.98 now it takes a bit to to get them under $2.50. Retail is changing so fast!

Rubber pays the rent.

[General69]

Where's the best place to buy tubes in bulk like Pricepoint did?

[mt2u77]

Not much help at the moment, but Westernbikeworks has an annual Black Friday sale on Kenda butyl tubes. I think this year they came down to $2.80 ea. I don't like to stock pile, so I buy just enough to get me through the year and group order with friends to get free shipping and additional discounts.

Meanwhile, my pile of tubes to patch keeps growing, cuz it's so much easier to grab the fresh one off the shelf. Maybe I'll do them all on a rainy day in March-- yeah right.