I thought Michelin stopped producing latex tubes anyway?

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Have been using latex on some wheels with veloplugs, but no tape. No problems so far, so I am kind of curious, how important is the tape? How likely do you think the latex can be punctured by a veloplug? Or, is the tape to add insurance that the veloplugs don't fall out?

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Greg @ dsw

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One of my theories with latex tubes is that issues may arise when the tube is allowed to go completely flat, as might be the case with race only wheels. No air in the tube allows the bead to separate, giving the latex tube an opportunity to work it's way through upon reinflation.

Whenever one of my wheels sits long enough to lose all or most of its air, I like to I put a few lbs in first and then pinch all the way around to be sure the tube is not peeking out under the bead.

I've only used michelin latex so far. Any comments/comparisons on the durability or ease of use or anything else on the other brands?

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Oh... I forgot Bontrager, too. Been buying Vittorias from Ribble for <$9ea and I'm very happy with them. Bontragers and Michelin are good. I haven't used Challenge in awhile. Didn't like them much. They came with some slimy stuff on them and the QC seemed poor. I have some 7 year old thick Vredestein tubes that are awesome for durability... but of course they are heavy...110g. They lose some pinch flat and puncture resistance I think, but you don't need to be as careful with installation and such. They also don't leak as fast, and the Crr is just as good. I wish they still made them because that's what I'd recommend "beginners" get. The thin superlite Vred tubes are fragile as you'd expect.

Whenever one of my wheels sits long enough to lose all or most of its air, I like to I put a few lbs in first and then pinch all the way around to be sure the tube is not peeking out under the bead.

That sounds like a good practice.

I've tried Vittoria, Bontrager and Michelin. Out of those three if I had to pick one, I'd go with the Bontrager.