Which 700 x 23 inner tubes to go for...

[Omario7]

Just bought a Giant Defy 2 2012 as a 1st road bike. I would appreciate some advice on which tubes would best suit this (long presta valves)...Thanks

 

[Cyclist33]

The ones that the bike came with!

Lol.

I just picked up a pair of Raleigh tubes that size for six quid the pair, from Evans in Leeds.

Tesco do tubes...

Does it matter?

Stu

 

[Matthew_T]

Tesco do tubes...

Indeed. When I start commuting in September I am going to buy two of these (dont know the quality). Just over £3 each. Seems good value.

 

[jim55]

decathlon do a two pack for 2.99!they seem fine ,iv got them fitted ,maybe not the best quality but really ,whos bothered

 

[Cyclist33]

I only trey myself to the Raleighs coz I got my new schwalbe Durano S tyres for 2 95 the pair, plus they came with ble dustcaps.

 

[Cyclist33]

Blue!

 

[Omario7]

The ones that the bike came with!

Lol.

I just picked up a pair of Raleigh tubes that size for six quid the pair, from Evans in Leeds.

Tesco do tubes...

Does it matter?

Stu

Well, i know there is a difference in prices between, say Kendo's range (that include latex), and the specialised/ raleighs/ giants/ and even decathlon's own range (which i am more inclined on getting)...

 

[youngoldbloke]

Michelin Airstop 52mm (also 40mm)

 

[tigger]

Vitoria Ultralights. The best butyl tube you can IMHO. Planet X are selling them pretty cheap at the moment, if not Parkers is pretty good. Valve lengths depends on the wheel but 40 ish mm works for most non deep section wheels.

 

[Omario7]

Is it worth paying double (in most cases) for 'ultra lights' than for normal butyl's, or even more for latex (which are supposed to be the lightest and toughest)? Or am i just being too picky and therefore should stick to normal butyl's?...

 

[ianrauk]

Just bought a Giant Defy 2 2012 as a 1st road bike. I would appreciate some advice on which tubes would best suit this (long presta valves)...Thanks

I buy the cheapest possible at the time of purchase and over the years have bought many brands. None seem to be better then the other. I do more miles then most and have found that they are all much the muchness.

 

[Rob3rt]

Same as Ian. Tubes are all pretty much the same IMO, unless you are racing and want the lightest inners you can find then just buy the cheapest.

 

[sabian92]

They all go down anyway and if you get a puncture they all tear so there's no point in spending a fortune.

 

[slowride]

CycleSurgery do Specialized tubes at 3 for £10. Including long stem ones and the "Ultralites" which are usually £8 each. Seemed like a decent deal.

 

[tigger]

It may just be in my head then, but I think a lighter, quality tube has an impact on the ride characteristics and acceleration. Nice light tubes in a nice light tyre go faster and make a great whooshy noise