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Review by hrudyReviewed 5/5/2014by hrudyCycling EnthusiastNorthport, NY2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Good tubes, surprisingly Hard to findI use this product on my mountain bike when I have to put on road tires. Road tires on a mountain bike you ask? This is for New York City's Five Boro Bike Tour. Where you travel with 32,000 fellow bicyclists and visit all 5 boros in 40-44 miles. Some of these cyclists even know how to ride in a straight line. One time I took the tour with my road bike and someone rode into my derailleur. (Er. Sorry he said..), so for this ride I leave my road bike at home. It is sufficiently long and early enough in the season that I didn't want to use my Mountain Bike tires.
This application is uncommon enough that it is hard to get tubes in the correct size. Bike Tires direct had the correct tubes in stock. And Michelin is my favorite brand of bike tubes.
I was glad that I bought them and kept a spare in my saddlebag. I got a failure in my on-bike tube whilst on a training ride. This was NOT a Michelin tube and I had a handy replacement. It failed around the valve and would have been a show stopper if I didn't have a replacement tube.
The Michelin tube worked great. I finished the training ride and rode the five boro bike tour with no problem. I would certainly recommend these tubes.
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I use this product on my mountain bike when I have to put on road tires. Road tires on a mountain bike you ask? This is for New York City's Five Boro Bike Tour. Where you travel with 32,000 fellow bicyclists and visit all 5 boros in 40-44 miles. Some of these cyclists even know how to ride in a straight line. One time I took the tour with my road bike and someone rode into my derailleur. (Er. Sorry he said..), so for this ride I leave my road bike at home. It is sufficiently long and early enough in the season that I didn't want to use my Mountain Bike tires.
This application is uncommon enough that it is hard to get tubes in the correct size. Bike Tires direct had the correct tubes in stock. And Michelin is my favorite brand of bike tubes.
I was glad that I bought them and kept a spare in my saddlebag. I got a failure in my on-bike tube whilst on a training ride. This was NOT a Michelin tube and I had a handy replacement. It failed around the valve and would have been a show stopper if I didn't have a replacement tube.
The Michelin tube worked great. I finished the training ride and rode the five boro bike tour with no problem. I would certainly recommend these tubes.
Review by PJHReviewed 4/7/2017by PJHSo Cal1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Quality itemIt's hard to find anything 'super' about tubes, they are pretty much a 'good' product or a 'bad' product. Michellin has the name behind it and the tubes are well made and priced right.
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It's hard to find anything 'super' about tubes, they are pretty much a 'good' product or a 'bad' product. Michellin has the name behind it and the tubes are well made and priced right.
Review by Semper FiReviewed 3/20/2017by Semper FiCycling EnthusiastGrand Rapids, MIPerfect compliment to Michelin Protek road tireNeeded new tubes when converting my MTB to a roadie. The C2 Airstop is perfectly compatible with the Michelin Protek tires sold through BTD. Have limited mileage on the tubes so far, but the construction and good support of the tire indicates what appears will be a longer term value.
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Needed new tubes when converting my MTB to a roadie. The C2 Airstop is perfectly compatible with the Michelin Protek tires sold through BTD. Have limited mileage on the tubes so far, but the construction and good support of the tire indicates what appears will be a longer term value.
Review by PJHReviewed 2/23/2017by PJHCycling EnthusiastBurbs of L.A.Good TubeGREAT SERVICE!I ride road mostly and see A LOT of tube destroying debris. Tubes is tubes to me, the Airstop is a little lighter than Kenda's standard, both are butyl, Kenda seems more substantial. But I also want to take a moment to talk about the GREAT SERVICE I have received from BIKE TIRES DIRECT. Local shops have disappeared where I live, used to be 3-4 now there is one and they struggle. I've used other online bike shops and they are OK but after a few orders and one product issue I can say BTD is the best. Great products, more choices and a staff that treat you good when there is a problem. Accurate and quick delivery and super customer service ... SUPER!
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I ride road mostly and see A LOT of tube destroying debris. Tubes is tubes to me, the Airstop is a little lighter than Kenda's standard, both are butyl, Kenda seems more substantial. But I also want to take a moment to talk about the GREAT SERVICE I have received from BIKE TIRES DIRECT. Local shops have disappeared where I live, used to be 3-4 now there is one and they struggle. I've used other online bike shops and they are OK but after a few orders and one product issue I can say BTD is the best. Great products, more choices and a staff that treat you good when there is a problem. Accurate and quick delivery and super customer service ... SUPER!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/14/2015by AnonymousCasual CyclistPackaged well, fit well, looks like good quality control. would buy againchanged over one bike to road both tires and tubes fit perfect. I am satisfied.
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changed over one bike to road both tires and tubes fit perfect. I am satisfied.
Review by Toady Reviewed 3/25/2021by Toady Cycling EnthusiastSW Florida Great brand name product...perfect!This is a great product with no issues. I don�t trust off brands...go for the real thing!
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This is a great product with no issues. I don�t trust off brands...go for the real thing!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/22/2017by AnonymousCasual CyclistEarth1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Like MagicIt's amazing they hold air!!!
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It's amazing they hold air!!!
Review by SpiderReviewed 1/23/2021by SpiderCycling EnthusiastFort CollinsHolds air really wellTubes of course leak air with time, but these seem to hold air longer than most - less pumping up of the tires
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Tubes of course leak air with time, but these seem to hold air longer than most - less pumping up of the tires
Review by msage6Reviewed 9/1/2017by msage6Daily CommuterBaton Rouge, LA, 70810Love themHad a few flats but it was more due the rim .. Loses very little air..
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Had a few flats but it was more due the rim .. Loses very little air..
Review by AllanFReviewed 1/10/2014by AllanFCycling EnthusiastBrooklyn, NY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great TubesI used with the Michelin Run'r Wild Tires I bought. Perfect Fit no problems with installation.
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I used with the Michelin Run'r Wild Tires I bought. Perfect Fit no problems with installation.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/24/2013by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastGunnison, CO0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Fine tubeJust as expected. Good quality tube.
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Just as expected. Good quality tube.
Review by 1 old trikerReviewed 1/11/2013by 1 old trikerCasual CyclistPhoenix, AZ4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.This worked well with a 26 X 1-1/8 Gatorskin tire.This was used on the rear of my recumbent trike. It gave no problems in installation. In combination with the Gatorskin, it has run flat free for over 100 miles.
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This was used on the rear of my recumbent trike. It gave no problems in installation. In combination with the Gatorskin, it has run flat free for over 100 miles.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/27/2012by AnonymousCasual CyclistCA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Value for decent priceI've been commuting on Michelin slicks with this tube and it has minimal pressure loss if any. I would recommend it as a reliable tube. I carry a spare but I think it will be long before I have to use it.
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I've been commuting on Michelin slicks with this tube and it has minimal pressure loss if any. I would recommend it as a reliable tube. I carry a spare but I think it will be long before I have to use it.
Review by RGSReviewed 1/24/2012by RGSCycling EnthusiastFrankentrostFrankenmuth, Michigan11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Excellent quality!The tubes look very well made and I was surprised how the valve stem is reinforced where it attaches to the tube. So far I've hadn't any problems with them. I suggest that when you change inner tubes, look at the condition and the type of rim strip that you're using. In the past I had a problem with tubes that were splitting on the side that was pressing against the rim. At first I thought it was caused by buying cheap inner tubes so I bought expensive tubes and I still was getting flats. The problem was actually caused because I was too cheap and was using inexpensive,poor quality rubber rim strips. You may want to spend a little more and buy rim strips that are made of a nylon cloth material.
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The tubes look very well made and I was surprised how the valve stem is reinforced where it attaches to the tube. So far I've hadn't any problems with them. I suggest that when you change inner tubes, look at the condition and the type of rim strip that you're using. In the past I had a problem with tubes that were splitting on the side that was pressing against the rim. At first I thought it was caused by buying cheap inner tubes so I bought expensive tubes and I still was getting flats. The problem was actually caused because I was too cheap and was using inexpensive,poor quality rubber rim strips. You may want to spend a little more and buy rim strips that are made of a nylon cloth material.