Latex Tubes? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T11:38:06Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/latex-tubes?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A114150&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI never reported back, but so…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-20:1198434:Comment:1141502011-10-20T17:44:17.927ZTodd Mobleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ToddMobley
<p>I never reported back, but so far I'm loving the latex tubes. I'm about 180-185 pounds and I've been running them with Clement Crusade PDX clinchers and have run them at 35 psi with no problems. Seems to be a great combo, lots of grip and I love these tires in the mud. After some wet and muddy races I re-coated the latex with some light oil. They soaked that up quick and it seems to keep them supple. Still have two new ones on stand-by, but so far, I'm a believer in the latex...</p>
<p>I never reported back, but so far I'm loving the latex tubes. I'm about 180-185 pounds and I've been running them with Clement Crusade PDX clinchers and have run them at 35 psi with no problems. Seems to be a great combo, lots of grip and I love these tires in the mud. After some wet and muddy races I re-coated the latex with some light oil. They soaked that up quick and it seems to keep them supple. Still have two new ones on stand-by, but so far, I'm a believer in the latex...</p> sorry, soldtag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-20:1198434:Comment:1140742011-10-20T16:54:53.430ZMartin Turekhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MartinTurek
sorry, sold
sorry, sold Any chance you still have tho…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-10-20:1198434:Comment:1137342011-10-20T15:40:49.917ZChristian Bakerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChristianBaker493
Any chance you still have those tubes?
Any chance you still have those tubes? Thanks everyone for the repli…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1023682011-08-23T17:04:12.480ZTodd Mobleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ToddMobley
<p>Thanks everyone for the replies and Martin for the offer. I will contact you off-list. I have always erred on the side of higher psi, except this summer, when I've been racing against mountain bikes in dry and/or rocky conditions. Admittedly, my CX bike wasn't the best tool for the job, but I tried to push it is little with lower pressures. Not the butyl's fault, I suppose.</p>
<p>I may give the latex a try, particularly when the weather turns wet and I start running my mud tires. I'll…</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the replies and Martin for the offer. I will contact you off-list. I have always erred on the side of higher psi, except this summer, when I've been racing against mountain bikes in dry and/or rocky conditions. Admittedly, my CX bike wasn't the best tool for the job, but I tried to push it is little with lower pressures. Not the butyl's fault, I suppose.</p>
<p>I may give the latex a try, particularly when the weather turns wet and I start running my mud tires. I'll report back if I do. Thanks again,</p>
<p>-T</p> if you decide to get latex on…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1021682011-08-23T13:50:51.519ZMartin Turekhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MartinTurek
if you decide to get latex ones I have 4 brand new Challenge Latex Corsa Tube in 700 x 30/35 with 47.5mm presta valves. Purchased them 2 months ago for my training wheels but have been riding on tubulars all the time. If you are interested I can resell at $15/pop (original price) with free shipping. I never used latex on cross but use latex on my road bike and love them.<br/>
if you decide to get latex ones I have 4 brand new Challenge Latex Corsa Tube in 700 x 30/35 with 47.5mm presta valves. Purchased them 2 months ago for my training wheels but have been riding on tubulars all the time. If you are interested I can resell at $15/pop (original price) with free shipping. I never used latex on cross but use latex on my road bike and love them.<br/> As others have said, it sound…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1021612011-08-23T04:23:00.182ZKevin J. Ruschhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KevinJRusch
As others have said, it sounds like you need to run higher pressure. I use standard butyl tubes but talc them liberally in a ziplock baggie before installation. I also talc the inside of the tires. So...lots of baby powder. Not sure of how much it helps but but I haven't had a pinch flat in a long time (although I don't run super low pressure).
As others have said, it sounds like you need to run higher pressure. I use standard butyl tubes but talc them liberally in a ziplock baggie before installation. I also talc the inside of the tires. So...lots of baby powder. Not sure of how much it helps but but I haven't had a pinch flat in a long time (although I don't run super low pressure). how about getting some tubes…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1020672011-08-23T01:23:58.351ZPatrick Shankhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/PatrickShank
how about getting some tubes with removalbe valve cores and dumping in some sealant for some extra flat protection?
how about getting some tubes with removalbe valve cores and dumping in some sealant for some extra flat protection? I would say they are worthwhi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1018812011-08-23T00:53:24.550ZJoey Mullanhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoeyMullan
I would say they are worthwhile ONLY if you have a supple tire casing. (Schwalbe or Challenge), your ride quality will DEFINITELY improve. However, if you are naturally prone to pinch flats... skip and go to butyll.
I would say they are worthwhile ONLY if you have a supple tire casing. (Schwalbe or Challenge), your ride quality will DEFINITELY improve. However, if you are naturally prone to pinch flats... skip and go to butyll. Reading this reminds me of th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1018782011-08-23T00:47:48.903ZRob Tripphttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RobTripp
Reading this reminds me of the old saying, "Butyl is beautiful." I'd pass on latex tubes.
Reading this reminds me of the old saying, "Butyl is beautiful." I'd pass on latex tubes. Nice idea on weight saving BU…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-22:1198434:Comment:1017152011-08-22T23:49:21.071Zdhwhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/dhw
Nice idea on weight saving BUT!!!! NOT WORTH IT!!! Tried last year and they are very nice looking but don't hold up to the abuse that CX provides! First ride on a grass only coarse blew the tube and gave a great BANG but it was not my idea of money well spent...This year I'm attempting tubeless....so far so good!
Nice idea on weight saving BUT!!!! NOT WORTH IT!!! Tried last year and they are very nice looking but don't hold up to the abuse that CX provides! First ride on a grass only coarse blew the tube and gave a great BANG but it was not my idea of money well spent...This year I'm attempting tubeless....so far so good!