Escapa presentsthe Tubolito X CX/Gravel All 650B/700 Presta 60mm Inner Tube, a 700c/650B 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.
- Tire Compatibility: Thanks to its elasticity, it is compatible with a wide range of tire widths typical for CX and Gravel bikes, generally from 700x30C to 700x50C (or the equivalent 650B x 1.2" to 2.0" and ETRTO ranges such as 30-622 to 50-622 or 30-584 to 50-584).
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 is still 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 at 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.
