Schwalbe's new tube? Aerothan

[bob armani]

Butyl is the most common tube you will find everywhere. Latex is lighter overall and will specifically be labelled on any tube box you buy. The problem with Latex is they leak out quicker than Butyl so will require you to check pressure everytime you start your ride. Pump up often.

Ahh okay, thanks for clarifying. Just recently, when buying tubes, my LBS recommended an extra thick tube over the standard ones for a few extra dollars. I went with the thicker version and they seem to be holding up quite well. Based on your statement, they are most likely Butyl. I'll check the boxes when I get a chance.

 

[FlatSix911]

Many latex tubes are distinctively thinner in feel over butyl. Think latex gloves. Not quite as thin as latex gloves but close.
And if these are for mtn or an ebike then you did the right thing, get thicker inners due to the ebike weight.

My fav go-to inner tubes on my downhiller is the Maxxis WelterWeights - with 0.80mm thickness we pound the crap out of these going downhill and are almost bulletproof.

Homepage

www.maxxis.com

The Schwalbe Air Plus is also a great alternative as they are 1.5 mm thick - Schwalbe even markets these tubes for ebike use

Air Plus

www.schwalbe.com

Thanks for sharing the links for thicker tubes... 1.5mm is a significant increase in protection.

 

[Law]

Many latex tubes are distinctively thinner in feel over butyl. Think latex gloves. Not quite as thin as latex gloves but close.
And if these are for mtn or an ebike then you did the right thing, get thicker inners due to the ebike weight.

My fav go-to inner tubes on my downhiller is the Maxxis WelterWeights - with 0.80mm thickness we pound the crap out of these going downhill and are almost bulletproof.

Homepage

www.maxxis.com

The Schwalbe Air Plus is also a great alternative as they are 1.5 mm thick - Schwalbe even markets these tubes for ebike use

Air Plus

www.schwalbe.com

Ordered these Aerothan tubes., And did not do the research. I hate pumping up tires every time I ride. I have a 60 pound bike are these probably the tubes I need to go with? Also can I get schrader valves?

 

[Sierratim]

A review of the Aerothan tubes just out on bikepacking.com (EDIT: link corrected thanks to FlatSix!).

Their bottom line is exactally what my sons are using them for; small, lightweight spare tubes in their flat kit for their tubeless MTBs.

 

[john peck]

Not a tube for daily use; no real benefit to anyone except racers (or "weight weenies.") Especially given the cost.

Out of desperation I recently paid $23 for a schwalbe AV 19 tube. I can´t imagine what these will cost & I´m
too timid to even look.

 

[FlatSix911]

Corrected link... Schwalbe Aerothan Tubes Review - BIKEPACKING.com

 

[Sierratim]

"they are not compatible with tubeless sealant."

I wonder what chemical reactions would occur if any of the sealants were added inside these thermoplastic tubes.

and as mentioned in the article, without threaded stems(like the Tubolito's) they may be difficult to pump up with some pump heads.

I'm guessing that the sealant doesn't stick well enough to the thermoplastic walls of the Aerothan tube to reliability seal a puncture.

Many of our tubes have thread-less valve stems. I don't find them particularly difficult to use, even with CO2 inflators. I do need to push on the tire tread opposite the valve stem to start inflating the tire. Once once the tube has some pressure the stem is fine without any more attention. My sons learned to not use the threaded collar on threaded valve stems when they raced MTBs in school. It saved a bit of time when doing a trail side flat repair. They still do this.

 

[Captain Slow]

I'm hesitant to spend that much on a tube for my carbon road bike. For an ebike with a motor I can't see this tube making any sense from a financial perspective.

 

[FlatSix911]

Yeah probably true
But while we're on the subject, not sure if anyone is doing this but I think it's a good idea anyways to add a tiny bit of Slime sealant in any inner tube so if and when you get a flat on the road the sealant will show you where the puncture is.
No need for the water/bubbles procedure. For those who don't like to take the valve core off there's the Slime thru core version. easy plug and play

Yes the push tire down so the valve stem stays in place while pushing on the pump head works.
It's a bigger pain when the rim was drilled for Schrader and you have a Presta with the grommet/collar. With no stem threads or threaded collar-nut holding the Presta value in the bigger hole,
if you need to do any walking while flat, say to get to a gas station pump, or anything you may find the Presta falls into the tire. Especially if your rim has a higher profile and/or the stem is not very long.

I am a fan of using Slime sealant in tubes and tires, however the thru-core version is intended for temporary auto use and not recommended long term sealing.
INSTRUCTION_TEMPLATE (storage.googleapis.com)

I recommend using the correct type of Slime sealant for tubes or tires based on the referenced chart.
Slime_Sealant_Comparison_Sheet_2019.pdf (shopify.com)

 

[Sierratim]

I'm hesitant to spend that much on a tube for my carbon road bike. For an ebike with a motor I can't see this tube making any sense from a financial perspective.

I personally wouldn't buy them due to the $$, but my sons like them as they significantly reduce the weight and considerable bulk of conventional 29er MTB tubes. They run tubeless, but always carry a spare tube, just in case.

 

[FlatSix911]

I added it as a suggestion to those who are not well versed with removing value cores. You won't believe the amount of people who don't or won't even bother.
Again, a small squirt inside the tube helps identify the puncture

Got it... thanks for clarifying.