Escapa presents theTubolito X CX/Gravel All 700 Presta 60mm Inner Tube, a 700c inner tube designed for the demands of cyclocross and Gravel riding. Its reinforced thermoplastic material offers extreme puncture resistance on rough terrain, while being lighter and more compact than butyl tubes, making it ideal for unmatched off-road reliability.
Features:
- Valve: 60mm-long Presta valve. The 60mm length is particularly useful for rims with taller (aero) profiles—common on Gravel and cyclocross bikes—ensuring the valve protrudes far enough for easy inflation.
- Material: Made from a high-tech thermoplastic elastomer (TPU), but with a specially reinforced construction for the X-Tubo line, giving it extreme durability and resilience on rough terrain.
Advantages:
- Maximum Puncture Resistance: Its most notable feature is its extreme durability against punctures from sharp objects, cuts, and pinches—crucial on the uneven and technical terrain of CX and Gravel riding. It is known as the “No Flat Tube” for its reliability in off-road environments.
- Improved Lightweight Design: Although it is heavier than standard Tubo or S-Tubo tubes (due to its greater robustness), it remains considerably lighter than high-strength butyl tubes designed for CX/Gravel. This reduction in rotational weight can improve the bike’s agility and feel on mixed terrain.
- Compact: Despite its sturdiness, it remains more compact than equivalent butyl tubes, making it easy to carry as a spare on long Gravel rides or during races.
- Low Rolling Resistance: The thermoplastic material, even in its reinforced version, contributes to lower rolling resistance compared to butyl, which can result in greater pedaling efficiency on various surfaces.
