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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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What’s faster, tubes or tubeless? The answer remains the same: it depends

One of the biggest draws of modern high-performance clincher road tires is their low rolling resistance as compared to traditional tubulars. Whereas the latter has a gooey glue layer in between the rim and tire that sucks up precious watts, the former is more directly connected to the rim. The latest crop of high-performance tubeless …

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