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Does anyone recall the clear inner tubes that were being talked about recently?
I think they were very light and about 50 Euros a piece? I don't think they were the Foss ones, but not 100% sure?
Anyone know?
Nothing is puncture proof.
Hardtail and the lakes will disprove any claim
I doubt riding across a lake would puncture any inner tube, but I don't want to go off on a tangent really.
Asda have self repairing ones in for under a fiver. The seem to be filled with gunk to seal a puncture but may be with a look.
Couldn't help think they'd be a bit unreliable though.
We've had good results down here with Slime tubes. Dr Sludge tubes work similarly well but the sealant in them often glues the valve up.
I use Maxxis FR tubes on my HT and DH on my full suss,i weight 18st and never had a puncture with them even doing the Dudes of Hazzard and Inners uplift days. Downside is they are heavy tubes.
Thanks all, but found what I was looking for in the end -
http://dirt.mpora.com/featured/fresh-produce-eclipse-inner-tubes.html
We've had good results down here with Slime tubes. Dr Sludge tubes work similarly well but the sealant in them often glues the valve up.
Dr Sludge work well for us, particularly noticeable during hedge cutting season! But yeah, they'll gunk a valve up faster than you can say 'buncha munchy crunchy carrots!'. Still worth it, IMO.
Nearly £50 notes???
Theyd better pump themselves off for that much wedge...!!
edit: heres a [url= http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/12/06/found-world-lightest-bicycle-tubes-from-eclipse/ ]link[/url] to a review. The comments below are not very favourable..
I think Ill stick with what Ive got!
People on here spend much more than that on stuff they don't even need! The Evans £20 discount thread is testament to that!
Lots to read through here - http://forums.mtbr.com/weight-weenies/eclipse-innertube-56g-490356.html
I use Maxxis FR tubes on my HT and DH on my full suss,i weight 18st and never had a puncture with them even doing the Dudes of Hazzard and Inners uplift days. Downside is they are heavy tubes.
That's what I've been using for a while. They're ok, but still getting punctures! Not too fussed about the weight, just thought a change of material might help.
Everything's a compromise in the end, whether it be cost, weight, hassel mess or whatever! I'm sure I'll find something suitable in the end!
Intrigued, but not paying that price!
Downhill tubes can work well but they'll still pinch if hit right- more so on some rims than others mind, never had a pinch on my 729s, I think because of the very fat, round rim edge.