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Michelin A1 Aircomp Ultra Light Tube

MichelinA1 Aircomp Ultra Light Tube(Return to Product Page)

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Review by TK

Reviewed 10/24/2013
by TK
Cycling Enthusiast
Enfield, CT
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3 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
...will not buy again

I purchased 2 Michelin A1/B1 Aircomp Tubes to go with new tires (700 x 23). Have used these in past with no problems. This time, had problem with nut on end of threaded stem coming completely off threaded stem . Usually, the end of thread is flattened over to keep from threading right off. Not on these. Also, with smooth stem, when I got up around 100 PSI, pump head would pop off valve stem. Maybe my pump is worn, but I have other wheels with smooth stem tubes and have no problems. On positive note, once I got nut threaded back on and got air in tube, they held pressure fine. Even seems like the held pressure longer than normal. Go figure.

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Review by Burke

Reviewed 1/18/2020
by Burke
Cycling Enthusiast
Salem, Oregon
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Michelin S1 Aircomp Ultra Liter Tube is perfect for a spare tuber

I buy these tubes because they can be rolled up into a quite small package which is perfect for a compact seat bag. They are tough enough to use every day and perfect as a light, small spare.

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Review by nroberts98

Reviewed 12/3/2021
by nroberts98
Daily Commuter
Ft. lauderdale, FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Teh aircomp is too easily punctured

I lost 2-tubes in the space of 2-days. Consequently, I researched the product, because I like the Michelin brand, and opted to buy its rubber alternative,

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Review by USA1169

Reviewed 6/18/2019
by USA1169
Cycling Enthusiast
Hood River, OR
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Light & Durable, the smooth stem doesn't tear up pump connection

This is a case of you get what you pay for. The tubes are a bit more expensive than others but over the last ten years they have been uniformly good quality, and more supple than the heavier cheaper versions. I really like the smooth valve stems, they do not tear up my quick connect hose fitting, easy to pull it of quickly as I release the grip all in one motion without shredding the rubber seal.

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Review by basinbob

Reviewed 3/7/2019
by basinbob
Cycling Enthusiast
Memphis TN
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Value

Great value and longevity for a light bike tube.

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Review by ATolkoff

Reviewed 7/30/2018
by ATolkoff
Cycling Enthusiast
San Fernando Valley, CA
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If you must use tubes, these are the tubes of choice

These tubes are probably the best available. I've used others that have deflated while just sitting in my car. No such issues with these.

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Review by Pilgrim

Reviewed 5/27/2021
by Pilgrim
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston, TX
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I bought two; one held air and one came with a hole in it. I will contact BTD about getting a refund....

I ride a road bike on city streets.

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Review by B Wildman

Reviewed 5/3/2018
by B Wildman
Cycling Enthusiast
NW Indiana
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
My tube of choice

Good lightweight tube. I always buy 18-23 sz for my 28 wide tires.

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Review by FinGunny

Reviewed 3/21/2018
by FinGunny
Cycling Enthusiast
Batavia, IL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent tubes, light as it says!

Quality, I see it in this product. I am a more light weight rider at less than 140lbs so saving a few ounces here and there does go a long way. I could feel a difference with these tubes over cheaper alternatives. I did not see or feel anything negative...these tubes are all good!

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Review by JNJ

Reviewed 2/15/2021
by JNJ
Cycling Enthusiast
Sonoma county Wine Country
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Less Pumping

These tubes hold air very well. I do not have to pump up every ride. So far they seem very strong no problems so far and I love the threadless stems

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Review by artman180

Reviewed 12/28/2017
by artman180
Miami, Fl
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They work ok

Good buy for the money

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/15/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
SW Fla
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
My favorite tube

These have been my go to tubes for years. Longer stem lengths mean I don't need a valve extender. And not having threads saves my floor pump grommet.AND, BTD always has the best prices.

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Review by BlackHillsBiker

Reviewed 9/28/2017
by BlackHillsBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Rapid City, SD
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Great tubes that seem very durable.

No problems with valves or installation.

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Review by BikeLA

Reviewed 8/21/2017
by BikeLA
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Used to be my favorite tubes, but I have switched to 25mm tires and Michelin hasn't kept up

I used these tubes for many years. They are light (the most cost-effective way to take some grams off the bike) and reliable (I did not experience any more flats with these than with regular butyl tubes). I also like the smooth valve stems, which work better with the Silca pump heads. BUT , like many other cyclists, I have switched to 25mm tires, on wider rims, and may try 28mm next time I need tires. Michelin desperately needs to get with the program and release a 25-28mm version of this tube.

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Review by Phil

Reviewed 1/30/2017
by Phil
Cycling Enthusiast
Santa Ynez, Ca.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Best tube available

The only tube I use and I have 5 racing bikes, Available in three stem lengths for different rims and smooth stem which doesn't abrade my silca pump head.

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Review by BobF

Reviewed 9/4/2014
by BobF
Cycling Enthusiast
New York, NY
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tubes.

Great tubes. I believe, these are as good as any other butyl tubes out there. I've been using these for several years. They are light and no more prone to flats than heavier tubes. I also like the unthreaded valves.

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Review by Ottomatic

Reviewed 8/15/2014
by Ottomatic
Competitive Racer
Travelers Rest, SC
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Fantastic Tube

Very lightweight, which is great for climbing. I have used them for years without any problems with puncturing, etc. Variety of stem lengths available.

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Review by NYC_Daily

Reviewed 5/19/2019
by NYC_Daily
Daily Commuter
New York, NY
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Rubbish tubes!

I bought two tubes both failed in less than 100 miles of riding. forget about saving weight and buy something more durable.

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Review by Brendan

Reviewed 5/5/2014
by Brendan
Edmonds, Wa.98020
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1 of 12 customers found this review helpful.
Great product and long lasting

I use the product 3-4 days a week on my daily rides and have always found them to be very reliable product over my 56 years of bike road riding.

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Review by scappoose cowboy

Reviewed 4/1/2019
by scappoose cowboy
Cycling Enthusiast
the mts. between Scappoose and Vernonia, or.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
thin tube that you better be super careful installing

these tubes are fragile so be careful mounting them. I will stick to normal tubes, the weight savings isn't worth it

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