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A few years ago Tubilito added new life to the innertube when it launched it's iconic orange TPU tube. Since then many have followed suit including Schwalbe with the Aerothan and Pirelli with the Race Zero SmartTube. While these tubes all have a few advantages over traditional Butyl tubes the price has always been an obstacle.... until now.
Meet the RideNow Ultralight innertubes. Available in multiple sizes, widths and valve lengths they're a TPU innertube from China that won't break the bank. They're bright pink...which is obviously the greatest colour, but they're also light, fast and recyclable.
At 36g for the 700C Road bike varient (with a 65mm valve length) they're light, but most surprising is perhaps their compact size. They fit into the smallest of saddle bags or jersey pockets.
Being around 100g lighter than a traditional tube, they're an easy way to shave weight off your bike. If you have a traditional Butyl tube in each tire, and 2 spares in your saddle bag then spending $60 on 4x RideNow tubes will save you 400g - That's the weight difference between Ultegra and Dura-Ace.
Even if you're running tubeless; they're a great option to get home in an emergency if you have a tubeless failure out on the road.
They're available to buy from anywhere you'd usually buy your Chinese bike gear, or also on the Winspace website.
For bulk orders or to become a distributor, get in touch with RideNow via email: info@ridenowtech.com
00:00 Intro
01:10 What are they?
01:50 Weight Check
02:20 Weight Weenies Rejoice
03:43 Different Size Choices
04:04 How do they ride?
05:08 Puncture Resistance
06:25 Quick Recap
06:50 "Road Feel"
07:52 What about Tubeless Lovers?
08:44 Are they safe?
09:38 Extensive Testing
10:02 The Price
10:35 Conclusion
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TubesRideNow Ultralight 19g 24g 36g Bike Inner Tube 700 x 18 25 28 Road MTB Bicycle TPU Material Tire French Valve Super Light
Created: April 27, 2023The 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.
AI-Summary
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
