Tubolito
Tubo Road Tube

$34.95

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Why We Like The Tubo Road Tube

Light, strong, and compact are all features we like in a road tube. The Tubo Road Tube scores high in all three categories, saving almost 70g of weight per wheel compared to a standard butyl tube and is 2x more resistant to punctures with double the strength. This versatile tire is available in 42mm and 60mm valve length options, fits 18mm to 28mm tires, and is compatible with both rim and disc brakes.

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A stronger and lighter option for road cycling tubes
Saves almost 70g of weight vs. conventional rubber tubes
Offers 2x more puncture resistance than standard butyl tubes
Compatible with both disc and rim brake wheels
Fits tire widths from 18mm to 28mm
Item #TBL0002

Material: thermoplastic polyurethane
Size: [tire size] 18 - 28mm, [valve length] 42mm, 60mm
Valve Type: presta
Removable Stem: valve core not removable
Claimed Weight: 1.3oz (38g)
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

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1.5 based on 2 ratings

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1 out of 5 stars

November 23, 2020

Multiple Failures - Dangerous Product

Familiarity:: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

After the first failure, I gave the manufacturer the benefit of the doubt and purchased more tubes thinking the first failure was an anomaly. Not the case. Both failures happened on my front wheel, a new Zipp 303 with good Zipp Tangente pads (< 50% worn), and brand-new Vittoria Corsa G tires. And by no coincidence, both failures occurred on the same descent (Hawk Hill - Marin Headlands, CA) literally within a couple of hundred yards. The first failure sounded like a gunshot, as the tube became overheated by the rim brakes causing it to pop out of my tire at high-speed and becoming wrapped around my front fork. I was fortunate to come to a stop on my carbon wheel rather than hitting the deck. After inspection, the tube was visibly melted by heat build-up. $1k wheel replacement later... More recently, I had made it through the steepest section of the same descent, and after scrubbing all of my speed the front tube popped again. This time, it failed at the seam near the value (picture shown) and again appeared to be caused by heat build-up in the rim that is normal for any fast descent. I've done the same descent hundreds of times with no issues and the two times I had Tubolitos, I get the same result. Not one for drama but these tubes are legitimately dangerous, particularly on front wheels w/ rim brakes. DO NOT PURCHASE

Peter I

2 out of 5 stars

June 22, 2020

Ride ruiners

Familiarity:: I've put it through the wringer

As a self-professed weight weenie, I enthusiastically swap out bits and pieces on my bikes for lighter and/or more exotic ones...which is why I so excited to try these tubes. Gram for gram, particularly for rotating mass, these seemed like a great upgrade. I purchased two tubes and a 5 patch kit, and six rides later I am out of patches and neither tube will hold air for long enough to be useful. Perhaps the most frustrating thing with these tubes is that they WILL hold air for hours when testing for leaks, but put them in a tire and go for a ride and within an hour they will randomly lose air. Incredibly frustrating, as there is no possible way to locate and patch such a slow leak when out on the road...not that the patches seem to reliably hold anyway. Gave them two stars because the are definitely lightweight, very compact, and they seem to hold air reasonably well until patched for the first time.

John B