Escapa presents theTubolito Tubo Road 700C Presta 60mm Inner Tube, a 700C road inner tube designed for medium-profile tires. 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 a more efficient and worry-free riding experience.
Features:
- Valve: 60mm-long Presta valve. This valve length is ideal for road tires with a medium-depth aerodynamic profile, ensuring the valve protrudes 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.
- Tire Compatibility: Generally compatible with the most common road tire widths, for example, from 700x23C to 700x34C (or equivalent ETRTO ranges, such as 23-622 to 34-622). This allows for use with narrow racing tires as well as more comfortable or training options.
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.
