Which Innertube ?

[dave55]

Anybody prefer a particular brand of innertube or type innertube, they seem to vary quite a bit in price yet all seem to be Butyl . Some called Butyl Rubber ? whats the difference . Theres unbranded yet same specs , Avon , Michelin, VeeRubber and then theres heavy duty but for Motocross but look the same other than they are 2mm thick .......seems like another minefield to tiptoe thru ?  Cheers dave

[Rex]

I like Michelin inner tubes for their quality.

[muskrat]

G'day Dave.
+2 for the Michelin.
Never had a flat on either BSA's or the XT and all have had rough dirt track punishment.
Cheers

[dave55]

Thanks Rex / Musky Michelin is shall be then    Cheers dave.

[Kickaha]

I'm also a Michelin tube fanboy although any of the bigger names make good quality tubes, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli etc the problem is normally finding someone who stocks them as they are more expensive

[dave55]

Just ordered a couple of Michelin Airstop  tubes from Ebay 

Cheers dave

[sean]

I just replaced tires and tubes my options were avons or chinese I took the avons

[RichardL]

I just replaced tires and tubes my options were avons or chinese I took the avons

Understood. You never know when those Chinese balloons are going to pop. 

Richard L.

[groily]

My favourites, but can be hard to fit I'll admit, and not cheap. But bullet proof:
https://twotyres.co.uk/product/michelin-ultra-heavy-duty-inner-tubes/

[Sav]

Yes I use Michelin as well, our local supplier had Continental for a while but the pressure drop over just a few weeks was remarkable, all my group stopped using them.

[Worty]

Any consensus on how often to replace inner tubes?  The ones on the GF are  9 years' old (as is the front tyre).  Rear loses a bit of pressure but not the front.

Dunlop apparently recommends changing tubes every six months   Others say 10-20 years can be fine as they're kept away from UV and other nasties.

When I was riding my B31, the tubes were around 30 years old (as were the tyres).  Sure, the tyres were so hard they were useless in the wet, but they never deflated. 

Only ever changed tubes in the entire time I've been riding when I've got a puncture.  Did attempt to repair a punctured tube on my FSI-E, but it blew out and dumped me on my head (one of the times I've been happy to have been wearing a helmet) .  Always a fresh tube after that.

[Triton Thrasher]

Any consensus on how often to replace inner tubes?  The ones on the GF are  9 years' old (as is the front tyre).  Rear loses a bit of pressure but not the front.

Dunlop apparently recommends changing tubes every six months   Others say 10-20 years can be fine as they're kept away from UV and other nasties.

When I was riding my B31, the tubes were around 30 years old (as were the tyres).  Sure, the tyres were so hard they were useless in the wet, but they never deflated. 

Only ever changed tubes in the entire time I've been riding when I've got a puncture.  Did attempt to repair a punctured tube on my FSI-E, but it blew out and dumped me on my head (one of the times I've been happy to have been wearing a helmet) .  Always a fresh tube after that.

New Michelin tube with every new tyre.

An expensive tube is a better bargain than a flat tyre.

[Kickaha]

New Michelin tube with every new tyre.

I do the same, I wont repair punctures either unless I have the kit with me to do it roadside to get me home

[Slymo]

Ha! Dunlop would suggest that. I've been advised not to use the MX heavy duty ones as they don't like road speeds and tend to pull valve stems. In my experience it's the rim or the lack of tape that mucks up an inner tube if it isn't the obvious nail or external penetrator. I do claim the World record for the stupidest puncture which was leaving a tyre lever inside the tyre. I got around 8 miles before it went suddenly and dramatically flat. Sadly I had the mate that rescued me in his van looking over my shoulder when I pulled the brand new and knackered tube out with the tyre lever embedded in it.

[Black Sheep]

At least I discovered where my tyre lever was before riding the bike. All in front of an audience at the Uni bike club.