Escapa presents the Tubolito BMX 20 Schrader 40mm Inner Tube, a 20-inch inner tube that offers a significant upgrade for BMX bikes. Made of thermoplastic, it is considerably lighter and more compact than butyl inner tubes, while also providing greater puncture resistance, improving agility and reliability on the track or the street.
Features:
- Valve: 40mm Schrader (AV) valve. The Schrader valve (also known as an American or car valve) is a wider type of valve, very common on many BMX bikes, which makes inflating easier with a wide variety of pumps.
- Material: Made from a high-tech thermoplastic elastomer (TPU). This material is the key to its superior properties compared to traditional butyl rubber, allowing for a thinner and more durable construction.
Advantages:
- Lightweight: It is significantly lighter than equivalent butyl tubes (often up to 60–70% lighter). Although not as extreme as the “S-Tubo,” the weight reduction contributes to lower rotational mass, improving the bike’s acceleration and agility.
- Compact: Its material allows it to fold down to a much smaller size than butyl tubes, taking up less space in your tool bag or backpack.
- Puncture Resistance: It offers greater resistance to punctures from sharp objects than standard butyl tubes, making it more durable and reliable in the demanding BMX environment.
- Low Rolling Resistance: The thermoplastic material and optimized construction contribute to lower rolling resistance, which can result in greater efficiency and speed.
