29 inch Mountain Bike Inner Tube - Presta valve
This inner tube is 61% lighter than a standard inner tube, so saves you about 135g per wheel! It is also about half the size of a standard inner tube. Whilst being twice as puncture restart than a standard butyl tube and offers the same comfort
The Tubolito inner tubes are made from TPU (thermoplastic urethane) which makes them lighter and more durable than standard inner tubes.
The durability has been measured by a needle penetration test, this measures the force needed to penetrate the inner tube using a mandrel and the result was that they required twice the force to penetrate than a standard tube (this was MTB inner tubes).
The thermal resistance has been tested in accordance with DIN ISO 4210
They are orange - so you can spot them? No, this is to highlight the innovative nature of the inner tubes.
The bonus as well is that they are environmentally friendly compared to standard inner tubes. The process used to make the TPU used less CO2 and water than standard manufacturing processes.
The inner tube can be pumped up using a stand pump or a CO2 canister, the maximum pressure is dependent upon on your tyre choice and not the tubolito.
Key features:
- This inner comes with a Presta valve
- These inner tubes are for 29 inch tyres
- Width - 1.8 - 2.5 inches
- Valve length: 42mm
- Weight: 85g
You should still check the tyre pressure monthly (for most tubes it's weekly). Running a tyre under inflated will mean that you need to put more effort into cycling and can result in damage to the tube / tyre or even the rim.
Repairing the tubolito inner tubes
The tubolitos can be patched using the Tubolito Patch kit
Fitting of the tyre / inner tube:
We recommend against using tyre levers when installing a tyre and tube, as it can cause damage to the tyre / inner tube or both. It may seem difficult or even impossible at first - but it is just technique, practice and patience
We made the below video to show how to fit without the use of levers - with the toughest to fit tyre
Made in: Austria