Compass Jon Bon Pass: which tubes are you using?

[NoMoreParagon]

Installing the JBP with Panaracer 30-35c tubes..which are kinda heavy..any lighter option to recommend? Thanks a lot

[hmai18]

Challenge 29-38mm latex.

[cachagua]

The Compass site recommends Schwalbe SV-18 extralight tubes, and I've found them very nice.

Also tried Challenge latex, and they're... very nice.

[rwerkudara]

Originally Posted by hmai18

Challenge 29-38mm latex.

I use the Schwalbe SV18's that are listed on Compass site. Relatively light and have not had any issues.

[NoMoreParagon]

thanks a lot to you guys..
the sv18 has only 40mm presto and cant find a reliable 20mm adapter..
latex is tempting..does it offer equal puncture protection than butyl in your own experience?

[p nut]

Tubes in general don't offer any puncture protection (for me). A goat head goes through the tire and the tube has no chance. Even with those Tuffy tire liners I've had in the past.

Bon Jon---I used Michelin latex tubes. Rode nice. But I ran them tubeless most of the time.

[hmai18]

Originally Posted by NoMoreParagon

thanks a lot to you guys..
the sv18 has only 40mm presto and cant find a reliable 20mm adapter..
latex is tempting..does it offer equal puncture protection than butyl in your own experience?

I've been running latex tubes in one brand or another on my summer wheels for I-don't-know-how-long. I only use butyl tubes in my winter wheels when there's more debris on the road that might contribute to cuts or punctures, so I don't have any solid numbers.

The ride quality is worth the bit of extra cost and I've patched latex tubes successfully in the past, so there's no downside for me.

[muz]

The only downside to latex tubes is that you have to pump them before each ride, no good for multi-day brevets.

[ColonelJLloyd]

I've always used Q Super Light 700x28-32 tubes for 35mm tires I've ridden. They come in multiple valve lengths.

Too bad your rims aren't tubeless.

[NoMoreParagon]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

I've always used Q Super Light 700x28-32 tubes for 35mm tires I've ridden. They come in multiple valve lengths.

Too bad your rims aren't tubeless.

Great thank you! Rims tubeless so at some point I will set them up as such. But tubes gives me peace of mind. Thanks for the tube recommendation


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[zacstanley]

Tubes? I run mine tubeless and they are fantastic. Zero punctures in 1500 miles.

[jgarrett]

why not go tubeless? you won't regret it!

[choke]

I use Michelin A1 butyl tubes in tires that size. They label them for 18-25mm tires but I've never had a problem using them in larger tires. I used to use their A2 tubes (28-32) but the larger size meant they were a bit more of a pain to install and they took up more room in the seat bag.

[NoMoreParagon]

Originally Posted by choke

I use Michelin A1 butyl tubes in tires that size. They label them for 18-25mm tires but I've never had a problem using them in larger tires. I used to use their A2 tubes (28-32) but the larger size meant they were a bit more of a pain to install and they took up more room in the seat bag.

Many thanks!


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