Innovation or gimmick?

[Pale Rider]

I refer to strip inner tubes which can be fitted without removing wheel or tyre.

They've been around a while in BMX circles (ho-ho), but I see German company GAADI is now producing sizes for most bikes.

Not much help to a skilled roadie who can change an odinary tube in minutes.

But could be of some use to those of us who ride hybrids with hub gears, or bikes not fitted with quick release axles, or enclosed chains, or something else which makes wheel removal difficult.

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/...-for-622635-x-47-52--700-x-45-50-c/aid:717392

 

[summerdays]

Is there a flat spot at the point where the two ends meet when you are cycling? Never heard of them before.

 

[Pale Rider]

Is there a flat spot at the point where the two ends meet when you are cycling? Never heard of them before.

Not tried them, but I think the length of the tube would expand a little on inflation to make the join unnoticeable when riding.

 

[potsy]

Seems a good idea to me, wonder what the downsides are as they look perfect for hub gear/fixed wheels.

 

[MontyVeda]

that's just too weird.

 

[ColinJ]

Not much point for bikes with normal QR hubs, but might be a nice get-you-home alternative for bikes with hard to remove wheels.

 

[Cush]

Thanks for fetching this up Pale Rider. I have a hub gear and will certainly be looking closer at this idea.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Thanks for that @Pale Rider.
One of my bikes is hub geared, would carry a spare tube like the one linked when my size is available.

 

[Brandane]

It's normally a good idea to take the tyre off the rim to check for the source of the puncture, i.e. thorn, glass etc., which are not always obvious from the treaded side of the tyre. I don't fancy shoving a finger in between wheel and tyre to check, blind, in case it is a piece of glass. So they might be of limited use in some circumstances, but I think I will stick with getting my hands dirty!

 

[Pale Rider]

GAADI say the tube is available in all sizes from 20" to 28"/700c, no use to Brompton owners but should cover most other bikes.

Looks like Rose is only selling 28", and there are no UK dealers on the GAADI website, or direct sales.

But other than that, getting hold of your size will be as doddle.

http://www.gaadi.de/index.php?id=3&L=1

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Found them in 26 on Bike 24

 

[Pale Rider]

Found them in 26 on Bike 24

Which proves lasses are better shoppers than lads.

 

[Cush]

Which proves lasses are better shoppers than lads.

You haven't been round Tesco with my missus, I can be round in half the time it takes the lass Secret is to go in when they getting the orders ready for delivery and keep asking for where things are and you soon have every thing on your list (and one or two extra's for yourself).

 

[Pale Rider]

Ordered one of these from Rose for my Rose ebike.

£16 including shipping.

Looks like it would have been a pound or two cheaper from Bike 24, as linked by @Pat "5mph" .

Never mind, I like Rose - service has always been spot on and the bike has been faultless.