Make flats a thing of the past with Protek Max Inner Tubes.
Michelin has achieved a new level of puncture resistance thanks to a unique "square" shape and textured surface. This innovative design actually causes the tube to compress, rather than expand, when pieced by a sharp object. A sealant has also been added to increase the "self-plugging" effect at the origin of the puncture.
As an added bonus, the square design also eliminates twisting during installation and holds pressure twice as a long as a traditional round tube, so you can spend less time at the bike pump, and more time riding.
This version of the Protek Max tube is sized for 26x1.85-2.30 inch mountain bike tires (47/58-559 ISO) and features a 34mm schrader or 40mm threaded Presta valve (removable core). 349g (tube weights may vary).
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The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Very high quality tube
Not a ton of miles on them yet, but everything about them so far has been great. The quality is notable from the time you take them out of the box. They install easily and do not seem to loose air like most tubes. Just a really nice tube.
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Reviewed 11/17/2020
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Nevada
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Nice Tube, Fits Well, So Far So Good...Nice Thick Stem
Use the tube on a recreational MTB that need to be ready to go for infrequent ride. So far this tube performs well and was easy to install and inflate. Tube is a little heavy and that is fine. I like durable.
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Reviewed 10/26/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern Illinois
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No Flats
Before getting these tubes and matching Michelin Country Rock tires I had two flats in two weeks. With these tubes and tires I've had no flats in 2,000 miles of bike trails, gravel, rocks, and occasional dirt. These tubes are highly recommended.
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Reviewed 10/20/2020
by Anonymous
southern california
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Flats are temporary
I rode the bike for a few weeks, then one day come to the bike for my morning ride and tire was flat. Filled it with air and after five miles, it was flat again. Filled it on more time and it has stayed inflated for days! Be patient, be sure to spin the tire after reinflating to allow the green stuff to seal the tube.
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Reviewed 10/15/2020
by grace
Casual Cyclist
West Virginia
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very nice!
These tubes seem great so far!
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Reviewed 10/12/2020
by Jack
Casual Cyclist
Montana
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The Michelin name is know for quality
Tried other brands and none compare. I will not waste my time with any other tube.
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Reviewed 1/8/2019
by ardee
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Tubac, Az
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Seems a good idea!
Got my first' flat' and it does not appear to be completely sealing - pressure drops again after 24-48 hrs but holds for a ride. My experience with goo tubes is that sometimes you have to refill the tire several times. I also use tube protectors as I ride pretty hostile (desert) trails.
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Reviewed 10/10/2015
by BruceT
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Reno, NV
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Goat Heads Be Damned
In my area we have goat heads galore. I average 1 goat heads per 10 mile ride and I make a conscious effort to stay on the pavement. That means I was repairing a tube after or during every ride. I put one of these baby on and, as usual, got a nasty big goat head half way through the ride. When I pulled it out I could hear the air escaping for about 3 or 4 seconds and I thought I was done. But no! It quit leaking quickly enough that I finished the remaining half hour of my ride and it was fine. Didn't even have to add air. From here forward there's only one kind of tube going in my mtn bike tires. And no, my last name's not Michelin -)
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Reviewed 10/9/2015
by Ken the Designer
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El Paso TX
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent Value two years old now and no flats
I purchased 4 of these about 2 years ago (2 for my road bike and 2 for my wife,s touring bike). Place them inside Michelin tires and neither of us has had a flat yet. We live in in area where flats are are common occurrence as the trees here drop very sharp spiny thorns.
My neighbors use slimy tubes and slimy fillers and they are consistently fixing their flats.
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Reviewed 5/26/2015
by BobSenec
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Seneca, SC
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6 of 17 customers found this review helpful.
Not worth the effort
The tube comes with a very small valve to add air, which was not clear to me when ordering the tubes. These do not take a regular air pump to fill the tire. The tube does not come with any adapter to allow filling the tube from a traditional pump. I went to a local bike shop. They had what I needed and would not even take the tubes - free - for someone who may want them. They are filled with anti-leak material and they said that no one wants these. I donated them to habitat. The effort to return these to Bike Tires Direct .com was not worth the effort. These tubes are way to expensive.
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Reviewed 2/19/2018
by Anonymous
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Phoenix
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Products works as promised
Great for riding in desert areas where you have stickers.
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great product!!
I would recommend this high quality that is terrifically priced to anyone
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Exactly what I ordered
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Reviewed 4/15/2013
by DL1947
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Southern Idaho
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Great Tube!!
This is a great Mtn bike tube for areas with goat head thorns. So far I have ridden 200 miles with out a flat puncture. I have never done that with any other sealants in tubes. I have tried them all !!! I'll post again as the summer months begin.
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Reviewed 7/30/2012
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
So far the product is working greta!
The product was installed using 26 X 1.95 size tires and is working great!
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Reviewed 7/2/2012
by Douglaston NY
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Douglaston, NY
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome product
Great service fast and everything with the order was right. I certainly am going to order whenever i need anything for my bike.
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Reviewed 1/24/2012
by Chrismagna
Casual Cyclist
South San Francisco
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10 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
Beefy tubings!
I use these on the day I went mountain biking and they lasted. I like how it felt heavy duty as I placed them in and no need for extra attachments to pump air into them. They are great, bought them 5 weeks ago and are still good.
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Reviewed 9/7/2017
by dac
Casual Cyclist
Seattle, WA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
This tube holds air better than other tubes Ive tried.
I use this on my MTB with Continental street tires. I use the bike on roads, trails and hard pack gravel. I've gotten punctures with this tube but the slime slows the rate of air loss and it's enabled me to get home without changing the tube.
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