Thinking of trying TPU tubes? Let me share my experience.

Why don't folks realise that when using self adhesive patches, the pressure of the tube against the tyre is what holds them in place and keeps the air where it belongs. Putting air in the tube and hanging it up to see if it holds ain't gonna work. Happily, my experience over 3000 miles this year on RideNow has been 100% positive. If it continues this way, will never go back. It's also worth noting that quality control on the early RideNow tubes was less stringent and they would slowly lose air from the valve. This I am assured, is now fixed. European brands need to stop ripping us off. Thanks to RideNow for sensibly priced option....

At first I thought this guy was walking around on his knees.

very useful info. Also, gotta respect a man who allows his bike on the bed ;-)

I’m 240lbs and ride 22g Tubolito S-Tubo. Minimizing the rotational weight at the outer most part of the wheeelsets is noticeable. No issues with flats in the past 200 miles on 28mm GP5K clinchers so far. New York suburban/urban hilly roads, 45-50mph decents. 23mm internal rim width, 80/75 PSI

If you think this is wonky, I ran Latex tubes for years. Hold air even worse. But they do run the absolute smoothest/fastest.

So glad I stumbled on to this video Kenneth! I just bought the "pink" TPUs a couple of weeks ago and have decided to just use them as on-road repair items for now. You video content on the subject is perfect, real-world honest experience and I can't thank you enough for sharing it with us! - Bob (Toronto, Canada) (FYI, I have also subscribed so keep it coming!)

I wanted to try TPU tubes out so I got the cheapest ones I could find on eBay - 2 for about £12 delivered. So far, gotta say, amazing - the bike feels so much more alive, I can run lower pressures and I’m defo faster, on my first ride out with them I got new PR’s on every segment I went through. Crazy. I am converted.

This was a remarkably good review. Kenneth knows what he knows and knows what he doesn't know.

I’m literally thinking about trying TPUs at the moment. Found this articulate, informative and objective. Hence I watched to the end, am leaving this comment and will subscribe.

Been using CyclAmi TPU tubes for most of the year and they have been great. No flats and I could feel a difference right away in acceleration on climbs. The weight reduction is also realized in the saddlebag, which is also lighter now. CyclAmi valves are metal, just like regular tubes.

Definitely worth a shot I think. Some of the purported benefits of tubeless, with the conveniences of a tube.

I purchased the Ride now TPU, for over a year now no issues. They ride smoothly with my Continental 5000. He stated they ride rough but it’s the $25 dollar tires he purchased will make it ride rough .

I use Vittoria latex exclusively. They have removable valve stem cores so you can adjust stem length and they ride great.

Love TPU tubes. Uphill you feel the lesser weight. And sprinting against your teammates, you feel the faster acceleration. But yes, way to expensive. For my gravel with tubeless setup, the TPU tubes are light easy to put in a pocket or saddle bag, if your tire suddenly wont seal after a puncture.

I installed my Ridenow tubes inside 28mm Gatorskin Black Labels. So they are well protected and ride very smooth and I noticed the weight difference. I will be keeping the tpu tubes for the longterm.

Great video. Thanks for your description of your experiences. Of course everyone will have a comment, just like a belly-button (everyone has one). This being said, ... we switched to 28 ... 29 ... 30 mm (c) tires over the past few years and have reduced our flats to almost zero. Also, our comfort has increased by a factor of 100 (at least) given our tire pressure is now reduced significantly. Are they slower or faster? Who knows? Who cares? ... because I am not beat to smithereens at the end of a ride. PS: yes, I too added TPU tubes to my wife's bike and love the smaller size.

Ive been riding the pink ridenow tpu tubes on 4 wheelsets and over 3,000 miles combined and they have been great. I have only had 1 leaking tube and replaced it. No issues afterwards.

I have been thinking about getting TPU tubes but mainly because they take up so little space, and as you said, you can carry two or maybe even three for the space of one regular one. I think I would probably just use them in a similar way to 'spare tyres' on cars, where you use them if you should get a flat when out and about, but change back to your regular one when it has been patched and pack the 'spare tyre' away for next time it might be needed.

I agree 100% with what you said. I've had the same experiences. The best thing they can do is have a good spare inner tube.

Thanks for the objective review. I’ve been tempted to try these and this is exactly the kind of info I was looking for.