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The reviewer discusses the RideNow Ultralight TPU inner tubes, highlighting their significant weight reduction compared to standard butyl rubber tubes and their performance benefits.
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Pros
- Weighs less than one third of standard butyl rubber tubes (32g vs. 111g)
- Loses air slower than regular inner tubes
- Slightly more resistant to pinch flats and punctures
- Packs down small for easy carrying
- Reduces rotating mass, potentially improving acceleration
- Lower rolling resistance compared to butyl rubber tubes
- Affordable (pack of two for less than Β£15)
Cons
- More difficult to install
- Requires careful handling to avoid pinching against the rim
- Patch kit didn't work well (had to use standard glueless patches)
Key Points
- TPU material
- Weighs 32g (claimed 36g)
- French valve
- Suitable for 700x18-28 tires
- Can save about 150g over both wheels
5 Cheap AliExpress Bike Upgrades!
The reviewer discusses the RideNow Ultralight TPU inner tubes, highlighting their significant weight reduction compared to regular rubber tubes. They mention the ultra-light version weighs 21g (despite being advertised as 19g) and notes its compatibility with disc brakes only due to heat concerns with rim brakes.
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Pros
- Significant weight reduction (70% lighter than regular tubes)
- Puncture-resistant (as good as regular tubes)
- Cheap (two tubes for Β£11)
- Reduces rotating mass, improving wheel spin-up and agility
- Slightly lower rolling resistance compared to regular tubes
- Includes a glueless patch kit
Cons
- Disc brake only (not compatible with rim brakes due to heat concerns)
- Material is very thin, potentially compromising durability under heat
Key Points
- TPU material
- Ultra-lightweight (21g actual weight)
- Disc brake only
- French valve
- Comes with glueless patch kit
Save 400g for $60: RideNow Ultralight TPU Innertubes. Are they any good?
The reviewer discusses the RideNow Ultralight inner tubes extensively, highlighting their lightweight TPU material, affordability compared to competitors, and performance. They mention using these tubes across various bike setups, including road, gravel, and mountain bikes, and note the updated black valves as an improvement over earlier transparent versions. The reviewer compares these tubes to butyl, latex, and tubeless setups, emphasizing weight savings and space efficiency for saddle bags.
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Pros
- Super light weight (34-36 grams)
- Affordable compared to competitors ($15 per tube)
- Updated black valves improve air retention
- Available in various sizes (700c, 650b, mountain bike, Brompton)
- Significant weight savings (100 grams per tube compared to butyl)
- Compact size saves space in saddle bags
- Compatible with both rim and disc brakes
- Good safety record in high-temperature conditions
Cons
- Early versions with transparent valves had air leakage issues
- More expensive than standard butyl tubes
- Road feel not as good as latex tubes or tubeless setups
- Potential for pinch flats (unlike tubeless)
Key Points
- TPU material
- Weighs 34-36 grams
- Fits 700c tires from 18c to 32c
- French valve design
- Updated black valves for better performance
- Compatible with rim and disc brakes
- Available in multiple sizes
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The reviewer briefly mentions the RideNow Ultralight 19g 24g 36g Bike Inner Tube 700 x 18 25 28 Road MTB Bicycle TPU Material Tire French Valve Super Light but does not provide detailed analysis.
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The reviewer briefly mentions the RideNow Ultralight 19g 24g 36g Bike Inner Tube 700 x 18 25 28 Road MTB Bicycle TPU Material Tire French Valve Super Light but does not provide detailed analysis.
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The RideNow Ultralight 19g 24g 36g Bike Inner Tube 700 x 18 25 28 Road MTB Bicycle TPU Material Tire French Valve Super Light is not mentioned in this video.
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