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Maintenance, Mechanics, & Tools / Re: heat failure TPU tube
« on: August 24, 2026, 02:58:05 AM »Hi, I wanted to comment that I'm not sure it's the rim brakes causing your problem. I think I have the same brand TPU tubes as you (at least also orange AliEx ones) but on a disc brake bike. Both front and rear have had this exact thing happen to them the past two weeks, after no issues for 3-4 months prior. Indeed, in the summer weeks I've been riding at 38C weather. Tires are catching sun at the cafe stop, which is when the first lost all pressure. Second one lost pressure at home after a ride. So both in the exact same manner as you: hot tires (due to weather), no problem when riding (and applying pressure to the tubes) but when you get off and the pressure eases, the gap is created.
TLDR: I think its just a very shitty brand and I'm gonna check if I can contact the seller and/or AliEx to report the issue. Too bad I got 6 tubes from them which I'm hesitant to use at all now...
(nb I know TPU + rim brake is not the most heat resistant, but as long as you don't go full braking down Ventoux it should be manageable in my experience)
thanks for your feedback. That makes me feel a bit better about trying the ridenow tubes on my rim-brake bike.
I also got some turquoise Spongo tubes of Amzon with metal valves. They look good, but I am hoping they don't have the same issues as the orange ones. I might try them on the backwheel first. 😅

