Escapa presents theTubolito ROAD 700C Presta 80mm Tube, a 700C road bike inner tube featuring an extra-long 80mm valve, ideal for deep-section rims. Made of thermoplastic, it is significantly lighter and more compact than butyl inner tubes, while also offering greater puncture resistance and low rolling resistance for aerodynamic and efficient performance.
Features:
- Valve: 80mm-long Presta valve. This length is crucial for tires with very deep aerodynamic profiles (e.g., 60mm or 70mm deep), ensuring the valve protrudes far enough for easy and safe inflation.
- Material: Made from a high-tech thermoplastic elastomer (TPU). This material is 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). This reduction in rotational weight contributes to better acceleration and an overall feeling of greater agility on the bike.
- 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 jersey pocket—ideal for carrying as a spare without even noticing it’s there.
- Puncture Resistance: It offers greater resistance to punctures from sharp objects than standard butyl tubes, making it more durable and reliable on road rides.
- Low Rolling Resistance: The thermoplastic material and optimized construction contribute to lower rolling resistance, which can result in greater pedaling efficiency and a feeling of increased speed.
- Extra-Long Valve: Eliminates the need for valve extenders on high-profile rims, simplifying inflation and reducing the risk of Fugas.
