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butyl tube, inner tubes, latex tube, Tech, Tech features - July 21, 2021

Which type of inner tube holds air the best?

Which type of inner tube holds air the best?

Ever wondered how well certain tube materials hold onto pressure? I know I did.

Pirelli launches $37 SmarTUBE lightweight inner tubes

Pirelli's new $1 p/gram inner tubes are said to be 70% lighter and 50% more compact than traditional butyl tubes.

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Updated Aerocoach inner tube tests conclude latex is still fastest

We’ve seen a curious explosion in inner tube options in recent years, with multiple iterations of butyl, latex, and now polyurethane materials all claiming to deliver tangible performance benefits. UK outfit Aerocoach has just released its latest round of rolling resistance testing, and while some of the most recent options did pretty well, high-end latex …

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Schwalbe promises performance and durability with new Aerothan inner tubes

If you’re a proud, card-carrying member of #teamtubeinside, Schwalbe’s latest development will be cause for celebration. Despite the somewhat misleading name, the company’s new Aerothan inner tubes aren’t more aero than … well, anything. However, they are made of a special non-rubber thermoplastic polyurethane polymer that was developed by the chemistry wizards at BASF, and …

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Culture, Features, inner tubes, News - March 25, 2020

Stephen Colbert just changed a bike tube: A critical analysis

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Spare a thought for the humble chat show host. In These Troubling Times, they’ve lost a studio audience, lost celebrity guests and lost a crew, which means that they need to get creative with their output from the palatial confines of their homes. Some of the content is patchy. Some of it is absolutely mesmerising. …

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Which type of inner tube holds air the best?

Which type of inner tube holds air the best?

Pirelli launches $37 SmarTUBE lightweight inner tubes

Updated Aerocoach inner tube tests conclude latex is still fastest

Schwalbe promises performance and durability with new Aerothan inner tubes

Stephen Colbert just changed a bike tube: A critical analysis

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