TPU Tube option from Rene Herse

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by charliedid

I just ordered the Cyclamis a couple days ago as a test. They hold air fairly well?

I always carry C02 but rarely use it (sometimes for people I assist while out) Tubalito has always claimed C02 is fine to use.

Any further thoughts on this?



Been running latex for some time now

Cyclamis have worked well for me and hold air well. I definitely prefer the metal valve stem.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by Black Dog

Cyclamis have worked well for me and hold air well. I definitely prefer the metal valve stem.

Cheers

Ever use Co2 ?

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Cheers

Ever use Co2 ?

Broadly no and specifically in a tpu tube, no. If I did it would be as slow an inflation as possible to avoid freezing the tube.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by Black Dog

Broadly no and specifically in a tpu tube, no. If I did it would be as slow an inflation as possible to avoid freezing the tube.

Just curious given the claim by Tubilito. I always use a C02 regulator and not in a huge hurry.

Thanks

[sparky33]

First impressions of RH TPU tubes are as expected.

They hold air well - similar retention to butyl and much better than latex. I took more installation care to ensure that the tube was aligned with itself and the valve stem, mainly because TPU doesn't feel particularly stretchy. Ride quality is not remarkably different than tubeless for 650x42 Babyshoe Pass EL. A TPU is considerably lighter and smaller in the spare kit.

This may be a good alternative to tubeless for wheels that don't get ridden that often, where sealant collects and hardens.

[Gwerziou]

My first impressions are the same. They ride great and the polished stem on my great old steel bike looks nicer.

I've never run tubeless because I really don't like dealing with the messy goop.