Best TPU tube brand

[edy]

I believe I ordered them from several brands from AliX, used them on different brake setups (rim brakes, disc brakes), different tires and widths (25 - 32), not a single issue.

[bichler.bua]

In my experience, the problem with 99% of TPU inner tube is the valve, ever!

Too much leaking, no matter the brand.

I agree. Recently experienced leakages with ThinkRider and Cyclami TPU tubes.
They have a similar valve core design, I noticed that the valve could be threaded in further - which seems to improve the leakage.
Anyone else noticed the same with ThinkRider and Cyclami?

[PineappleExpress234]

I've been using old Cyclami TPU tubes with the entirely threaded, metal valves. They're about 2 to 2.5 years old and about 2,500 km (I don't ride as much as I should)

I have a stash of RideNow tubes as backup but haven't ever had to replace the originals.

Anyone know of there's a shelf life of these?? I doubt it (hopefully).

[hsaus]

I've been using a pair of RideNow 24g TPU tubes with clear plastic valve stems in a pair of 28c tyres. They've been great, they hold air really well.

I'll have to reconsider my strong endorsement of the 24g RideNow TPU tubes. One tube of the two tubes I installed developed a slow leak after about 200-300km.

[amacal1]

I'll have to reconsider my strong endorsement of the 24g RideNow TPU tubes. One tube of the two tubes I installed developed a slow leak after about 200-300km.

I just had to replace a 24g RideNow tube after a day of use. I suspect I ran over glass as I went through 3 tubes in 2 rides until I found the offending piece of glass had actually remained in the tire somehow. So, I can't really blame the tube. BUT I noticed a bubble had formed near the valve stem where the tube was trying to stretch its way out in the space between the rim and the stem. Clearly, the tpu is just a little too thin to stand up to anything but absolutely perfection in terms of rim, tire, or anything else you send at it.

It was one of my last remaining 24g tubes. Most of my tubes are 36g RideNow's but I had 1 or 2 hanging around from an old order.

[Rebel_Yell]

I just had to replace a 24g RideNow tube after a day of use. I suspect I ran over glass as I went through 3 tubes in 2 rides until I found the offending piece of glass had actually remained in the tire somehow. So, I can't really blame the tube. BUT I noticed a bubble had formed near the valve stem where the tube was trying to stretch its way out in the space between the rim and the stem. Clearly, the tpu is just a little too thin to stand up to anything but absolutely perfection in terms of rim, tire, or anything else you send at it.

It was one of my last remaining 24g tubes. Most of my tubes are 36g RideNow's but I had 1 or 2 hanging around from an old order.

I just got order of 4 Ridenow 36 g tubes. Previously had 2 that held up at least as well as butyl tubes.  These 4 have the ally stem. 4 for 29.95 usd.

[Blueberry]

I haven't had good luck with RideNow TPU tubes. The 19g ones would go flat if you just looked at them wrong and the 24g ones would last 1-2 rides and then go flat without and obvious culprit. I might try the 36g ones in the future. I wondered if the 19 and 24g ones were just too thin. Or maybe that plastic valve is no good, I'm not sure.

[Sovi]

I have had the same two RideNow 36g tubes in my wheels for over a year now.
I would guess ... dunno ... certainly over 3.500km, probably more.
They work great for me so far.

[amacal1]

I have had the same two RideNow 36g tubes in my wheels for over a year now.
I would guess ... dunno ... certainly over 3.500km, probably more.
They work great for me so far.

I've have very good experience with the RideNow 36g tubes. I only ordered the 24g tubes once. One failed from a confirmed puncture and the other just the other day from a puncture or maybe that bubble I experienced. Either way, I'm not that concerned with saving 12g. The 36g ones are perfectly lightweight enough for me and I've had good experiences with them.