Competition Latex Road Tube
You probably don't think much about the tubes you put inside your tires, but with Vittoria's Latex Road Tubes, you'll have a slight advantage when it comes to speed. In testing, latex tubes are smooth enough to reduce rolling resistance by a few watts. And while a few watts may not seem like much, when you consider that switching to latex saves nearly 75g, the seemingly innocuous tube starts to make a dent in your results. The lighter tubes mean quicker accelerations and the lower rolling resistance means you'll stay at speed for longer. In addition to being faster, latex tubes are also more elastic to increase puncture resistance to pinch flats.
Please note that most major wheel, tire, and tube manufacturers recommend against using latex tubes with carbon clinchers. Carbon brake surfaces tend to heat-up more than alloy, which can cause latex tubes to burst. Always use butyl tubes with carbon clincher rims.
Details
- A cycling inner tube for race-day or everyday
- Latex tubes are lighter and suppler than butyl
- Removable valve cores for extenders and sealant
- Item #VIT006C
- Material
- Latex
- Size
- 700x19/23, 700x25/28, 700x30/38
- Valve Type
- Presta
- Removable Stem
- yes
- Claimed Weight
- [700x19/23] 2.6oz (75g), [700x25/28] 3oz (85g), [700x30/38] 3.7oz (105g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 25, 2022
Unacceptable
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 9W 7.5M
- Height:
- 5' 4"
- Weight:
- 145
This is also a review for latex tubes in general, but specifically for this tube. It loses over 1 psi per hour, which is unacceptable to me, as my rides are mostly well over three hours. I'm not interested in refilling my tires more often than one a day at most. As a point of reference, the Tubolito tubes lose maybe 1 psi in two days.
October 8, 2021
Best latex tubes out there
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I use these with Bontrager Aeolus wheels that are 38mm in depth. Valves fit and allow extra room without the need for extensions. I've never puncture popped one, but have popped a couple via carelessness. They allow for an incredible ride feel when set at the right pressure. Best thing next to tubeless. Air loss on latex tubes is normal, I generally pump them up every other ride, if not every ride.
October 7, 2021
Poorly made
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 9 and 9.5
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 135
Every single one of these Have had lately leaks from this same area and often the pieces are coming apart. These are not made well and I have trashed 5 so far and not a single one from a puncture. Edit: just installed the 6th and final one and it leaked straight out of the box. I don’t know why backcountry continues to sell this junk but I won’t be a customer at all if they keep selling it
July 27, 2021
Latex
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 59.5
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 190
Latex Tubes are Worth every Penny ride so Good and you Feel the Road Better been Running Latex for 4 years Know that's all I Use.
December 26, 2020
Feel fast, no flats
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I went the whole summer with these, paired with the Continental GP5000s, and experienced no flats, despite some hard bumps and rough surfaces. I was also able to keep a low tire pressure, which made for a more comfortable ride. Did they make me faster? Hard to say, but I felt faster.
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