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Review by richgfcstReviewed 1/19/2017by richgfcstCycling EnthusiastChicago1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.my favorite tube, like the smooth valve stem - rarely get flatsI rarely get flats. I like these tubes with a smooth valve stem.
I use the 80 gram 21-25 with my 25mm Conti 4000 tires on both club and long distance randonneuring rides. Did have 2 flats while using these tubes with Conti Gaterskin tires in Arizona due to thorns during in one week.
I use the 125 gram 25-32 with my 32mm Clements only one flat after over 2,500 miles (due to glass shard).
Would like a version of this tube for my 36mm Clements which I am using this winter.
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I rarely get flats. I like these tubes with a smooth valve stem.
I use the 80 gram 21-25 with my 25mm Conti 4000 tires on both club and long distance randonneuring rides. Did have 2 flats while using these tubes with Conti Gaterskin tires in Arizona due to thorns during in one week.
I use the 125 gram 25-32 with my 32mm Clements only one flat after over 2,500 miles (due to glass shard).
Would like a version of this tube for my 36mm Clements which I am using this winter.
Review by ColnagoC60Reviewed 1/5/2017by ColnagoC60Cycling EnthusiastWashingon, PA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great tube for my road and cyclocross bikesI like the black valve stem with my Zipp wheels. Tube is not light but very durable.
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I like the black valve stem with my Zipp wheels. Tube is not light but very durable.
Review by kwcReviewed 10/26/2016by kwcCycling EnthusiastWASHINGTON PA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.great tube minimal flatsLOVE THIS TUBE NOT LIGHT BUT VERY DURABLE
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LOVE THIS TUBE NOT LIGHT BUT VERY DURABLE
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/2/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastAllentown, PA Big improvement over what I previously usedThese tubes are more uniform and appear to avoid weak spots prone to blowout and pin hole leaks. I also found it was easier to get my new tire seated over this tube than over the previous ones. It's too early in the season yet, time will tell how these hold up.
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These tubes are more uniform and appear to avoid weak spots prone to blowout and pin hole leaks. I also found it was easier to get my new tire seated over this tube than over the previous ones. It's too early in the season yet, time will tell how these hold up.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/26/2016by AnonymousCompetitive RacerNY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.hard to get easy to breakthe lighter 80 g version has been sold out for 8 weeks.
They look good & perform well. I have put over 2000 miles on one.
unfortunately they valve has broken on me twice. I ride everyday so i air up often.
If you have a good pump like a Lyzine it's fine. If not they break easily if you wiggle the pump head ever so much.
buy a bunch when they restock.
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the lighter 80 g version has been sold out for 8 weeks.
They look good & perform well. I have put over 2000 miles on one.
unfortunately they valve has broken on me twice. I ride everyday so i air up often.
If you have a good pump like a Lyzine it's fine. If not they break easily if you wiggle the pump head ever so much.
buy a bunch when they restock.
Review by CycleblauReviewed 6/24/2016by CycleblauCycling EnthusiastVan Nuys, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.No flats with these tubes but when reinstalled on new tire the tube failed at the valve stem.These tubes look great and they have not flatted during rides, but when reused in a new tire two have failed at the valve stem just after installation. The rubber separated from the valve stem. I consider this weak construction.
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These tubes look great and they have not flatted during rides, but when reused in a new tire two have failed at the valve stem just after installation. The rubber separated from the valve stem. I consider this weak construction.
Review by NathanReviewed 1/4/2021by NathanCycling EnthusiastPortland, ORThis tube has a removable valve.I suppose the valve extension option should have implied that the valve is removable. I've had problems with my Lysine mini pump unscrewing removable valves in the past. But the value seems pretty secure, even with the extension. Haven't tried it with the pump yet. Got a new pump and. it came with a press-on option so I figure that can be my backup.
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I suppose the valve extension option should have implied that the valve is removable. I've had problems with my Lysine mini pump unscrewing removable valves in the past. But the value seems pretty secure, even with the extension. Haven't tried it with the pump yet. Got a new pump and. it came with a press-on option so I figure that can be my backup.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/15/2015by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.As some others have stayed, I noticed this tube tends to hold air much longer than many other brands. I've been switching my wheels over to these tubes as I replace them. Great performance Used in my road wheels. Love the stylish black valve stem and smooth profile.
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Used in my road wheels. Love the stylish black valve stem and smooth profile.
Review by TTSReviewed 2/26/2015by TTSCycling EnthusiastLong Beach, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Excellent quality products.These came installed on the Mavic Ksyrium EliteS wheelset I purchased over a year ago. The tubes hold pressure longer than others that I've used in the past. I've installed these on all my road bikes and haven't been disappointed. If they make a 26 tube, I'd put them on my 26er build under way.
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These came installed on the Mavic Ksyrium EliteS wheelset I purchased over a year ago. The tubes hold pressure longer than others that I've used in the past. I've installed these on all my road bikes and haven't been disappointed. If they make a 26 tube, I'd put them on my 26er build under way.
Review by TTSReviewed 10/16/2014by TTSCycling EnthusiastLong Beach, 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Holds pressure longer.These came with my Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels and I noticed that I didn't have to repressure the tires as quickly as with other tubes. I bought another pair of these tubes to replace another brand on another bike and have had the same results. I don't know about flat resistance, but so far, so good.
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These came with my Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels and I noticed that I didn't have to repressure the tires as quickly as with other tubes. I bought another pair of these tubes to replace another brand on another bike and have had the same results. I don't know about flat resistance, but so far, so good.
Review by pberReviewed 9/8/2014by pberCycling EnthusiastChicago, IL4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.When you find something good, you stick with it.Only tubes I can find with a black smooth valve. Last tubes lasted me about a season - 1,800 miles in summer and winter (Chicago). Both flatted within two weeks of each other during the winter after riding on them all year. Not sure you can expect more than that from a reasonable light weight tube. I run 25mm Vitoria Rubino Pros.
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Only tubes I can find with a black smooth valve. Last tubes lasted me about a season - 1,800 miles in summer and winter (Chicago). Both flatted within two weeks of each other during the winter after riding on them all year. Not sure you can expect more than that from a reasonable light weight tube. I run 25mm Vitoria Rubino Pros.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/6/2014by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.So far, so good!Have put a few hundred miles on these tubes so far with Mavic wheels and had no issues. I do like that the stems are black, and the spare seems to fit more comfortably in my jersey pocket. If they ever do go, I definitely plan on sticking with them when I order new ones!
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Have put a few hundred miles on these tubes so far with Mavic wheels and had no issues. I do like that the stems are black, and the spare seems to fit more comfortably in my jersey pocket. If they ever do go, I definitely plan on sticking with them when I order new ones!
Review by Seattle PeteReviewed 10/12/2013by Seattle PeteCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Good tubes but a bit heavyMy main goal when purchasing these tubes was to ride puncture free. So far, after riding 500 miles (on new GP4000S tires), I still have not had any flats. So goal accomplished :-)
The one thing that surprised me a bit was the weight of the tubes - they felt noticeably heavier then the tubes I was using before (not sure about the brand). So if you are trying to shave every single gram off of your bike, you may want to consider a different tube - or drink one less beer the night before the ride, that will do the same thing :-)
Anyway, a good tube, no noise (from the valve stem), no flats so far.
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My main goal when purchasing these tubes was to ride puncture free. So far, after riding 500 miles (on new GP4000S tires), I still have not had any flats. So goal accomplished :-)
The one thing that surprised me a bit was the weight of the tubes - they felt noticeably heavier then the tubes I was using before (not sure about the brand). So if you are trying to shave every single gram off of your bike, you may want to consider a different tube - or drink one less beer the night before the ride, that will do the same thing :-)
Anyway, a good tube, no noise (from the valve stem), no flats so far.
Review by harrisamReviewed 7/1/2021by harrisamCycling Enthusiast32168I can't figure out why I ever used stem nutsMy first tubes without stem nuts. Why would anyone want them? The tubes seem skinny for 25C tires; no problems so far.
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My first tubes without stem nuts. Why would anyone want them? The tubes seem skinny for 25C tires; no problems so far.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/16/2018by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastChapel Hill, NC1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.As many others stated, the smooth unthreaded black stem makes all the differenceThese came on my Mavic wheel set and in contrast to all other stems where I always struggle to engagedisengage the pump head these are a breeze to use.
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These came on my Mavic wheel set and in contrast to all other stems where I always struggle to engagedisengage the pump head these are a breeze to use.
Review by RobertBReviewed 1/18/2021by RobertBCasual CyclistMichiganExcellent tubesBTD shipped these tubes out super quick. Been using these Mavic tubes for several years, and they never let me down. Yes, I recommend them.
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BTD shipped these tubes out super quick. Been using these Mavic tubes for several years, and they never let me down. Yes, I recommend them.
Review by DHWReviewed 11/7/2017by DHWCycling EnthusiastLittle Rock, Arkansas1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Love the fact that this valve stem is so easy on the pump head and off!The tube is great, but the valve stem is what sets it apart from others. Easy to engage with the pump head, and pops right off once the tube is aired up. No bending or twisting of the stem. No tears at the base. I won't buy any other.
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The tube is great, but the valve stem is what sets it apart from others. Easy to engage with the pump head, and pops right off once the tube is aired up. No bending or twisting of the stem. No tears at the base. I won't buy any other.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/30/2017by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastHong Kong1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Perform well. look goodI know others don't like these, but for me they have been great over the last five years, and I do not buy anything else. In particular, I like the black look, and the lack of threads, which seem to wear less on my pump inners each time I check the pressure.
Have had very few punctures, so would classify as durable - as good as any I have used.
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I know others don't like these, but for me they have been great over the last five years, and I do not buy anything else. In particular, I like the black look, and the lack of threads, which seem to wear less on my pump inners each time I check the pressure.
Have had very few punctures, so would classify as durable - as good as any I have used.
Review by JWReviewed 8/31/2017by JWCycling EnthusiastArlington, Texas1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great tubesOf all the tubes, I have used, I have gotten the most life out of the Mavic tubes. I like the non-threaded valves, easer on the pump head.
Good size for rolling up and carrying in the saddle bag.
Not the cheapest tubes but you get what you pay for.
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Of all the tubes, I have used, I have gotten the most life out of the Mavic tubes. I like the non-threaded valves, easer on the pump head.
Good size for rolling up and carrying in the saddle bag.
Not the cheapest tubes but you get what you pay for.
Review by Commuter CurtReviewed 8/17/2017by Commuter CurtDaily CommuterMorgan Hill-San Jose CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Nice looking tubeSo far so good. I have used these tubes paired with Specialized Armadillo Elite tires all mounted to a Mavic Allroad wheel. This setup is on my commute bike that rolls over a fair amount of puncture worthy material. Anyway, after 2 months of solid 110 miles a week, I've gotten one slow leak. I do like the threadless stem and painted black, its a good clean look.
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So far so good. I have used these tubes paired with Specialized Armadillo Elite tires all mounted to a Mavic Allroad wheel. This setup is on my commute bike that rolls over a fair amount of puncture worthy material. Anyway, after 2 months of solid 110 miles a week, I've gotten one slow leak. I do like the threadless stem and painted black, its a good clean look.