Mostly Vittoria pinks with Conti GP4000IIS tires. Knock on wood, not a single flat tire in the past 4 years.
Wow, $25 per tube at Amazon right now. I need some for this season but at that price I be shopping elsewhere.
It looks like Micheline is a good deal from overseas at around $8 per tube.
Thats 25 bucks for 2 tubes which is about normal price for them.
Damn, reading fail on my part.
I can live with that price for two tubes.
What size Vittoria latex tube do I select for a 700x38 gravel tire? There road specs only go up to 25s. Is there a conversion on the 26x and 27x size tubes?
My question is are latex tubes patched the same way as rubber tubes?
Thanks.
My question is are latex tubes patched the same way as rubber tubes?
Thanks.
My assumption is that most folks use latex tubes as an upgrade for slightly less rolling resistance, and probably wouldn’t bother patching a damaged one for fear that it might blow during an important race and/or affect the rolling resistance…
But, to your question:
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=146492
Does anyone have any experience running latex full time. Is this possible/advisable?
It would be one less thing to “change” right before my race. I am riding pancake flat training so heat buildup in descents won’t be an issue (if that is one, so I hear). Don’t mind pumping up every ride so not concerned about that either.
Yes it is fine. If you are riding latex though in training chances are you are interested in going fast. In which cases you should probably be swapping out tires as well for races.
Challenge makes latex tubes for 700x38 tires.
Which brand of latex tubes would you pair with GP4000iis 700x23 on HED Jet Black 60/90 and Disc?
Are they all basically the same or are the Vittoria, Bontrager, Specialized, or Michelin’s any better than the rest?
Thanks for you recommendations!
I have used them all and have been on Vittoria Latex for the last many years. Although Josh at Silca is coming out with some branded latex tubes which are pink but have shorter valve stems which would be ideal for disc rims.
Wow, $25 per tube at Amazon right now. I need some for this season but at that price I be shopping elsewhere.
It looks like Micheline is a good deal from overseas at around $8 per tube.
Yeah you can usually find them cheaper overseas. I am not fan of Michelin for the fact they don’t have removable cores.
My question is are latex tubes patched the same way as rubber tubes?
Thanks.
It has come up before on here but this isn’t something I have done. It can be done from what I know but I never have tried and can’t speak to it.
Which brand of latex tubes would you pair with GP4000iis 700x23 on HED Jet Black 60/90 and Disc?
Are they all basically the same or are the Vittoria, Bontrager, Specialized, or Michelin’s any better than the rest?
Thanks for you recommendations!
I have used them all and have been on Vittoria Latex for the last many years. Although Josh at Silca is coming out with some branded latex tubes which are pink but have shorter valve stems which would be ideal for disc rims.
Wow, $25 per tube at Amazon right now. I need some for this season but at that price I be shopping elsewhere.
It looks like Micheline is a good deal from overseas at around $8 per tube.
Yeah you can usually find them cheaper overseas. I am not fan of Michelin for the fact they don’t have removable cores.
This.
Consider the specific use. For example, a H3/Renn combo is perfect for the Michelin because the Valve Stem is the perfect length. For deep wheels, Vittoria/Challenge would be preferable due to the RVC.
Yeah you can usually find them cheaper overseas. I am not fan of Michelin for the fact they don’t have removable cores.
This.
Consider the specific use. For example, a H3/Renn combo is perfect for the Michelin because the Valve Stem is the perfect length. For deep wheels, Vittoria/Challenge would be preferable due to the RVC.
Yep and I am pretty sure this is where Josh at Silica found an opportunity to make latex tubes providing a Vittoria like durability and RVC, with the shorty stem of Michelin.
Yeah you can usually find them cheaper overseas. I am not fan of Michelin for the fact they don’t have removable cores.
This.
Consider the specific use. For example, a H3/Renn combo is perfect for the Michelin because the Valve Stem is the perfect length. For deep wheels, Vittoria/Challenge would be preferable due to the RVC.
Yep and I am pretty sure this is where Josh at Silica found an opportunity to make latex tubes providing a Vittoria like durability and RVC, with the shorty stem of Michelin.
Silca makes latex tubes? Did I miss something?
I have two that were sent to me to test out but no idea on future availability of sale to public. If I had to guess they are made by Vittoria to Silca spec with a shorter valve stem. I haven’t seen anyone else talk about them and maybe I wasn’t supposed to mentioned it but I did. Can’t put that genie back in the bottle.
Interesting. I was hoping about a year ago that Silca would come out with their own. If they come out with a shorter valve stem, I’m going to have to redo all my valve extenders. 
Thanks
The best way to patch latex tubes is by using a bit of an old latex tube and superglue.
Normal tyre glue squirms and the patches usually develop slow leaks.
Superglue just works and is ready in seconds.
I really like Challenge latex. Removable valve cores, never had a bad one, good selection of sizes, and not too expensive.
I really like Challenge latex. Removable valve cores, never had a bad one, good selection of sizes, and not too expensive.
It has been about six years since I used a Challenge latex tube. Do they still come with greasy coating?
what is the stem length on the Vittoria’s?
51 mm
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what is the stem length on the Vittoria’s?
51mm
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