[Tested] Schwalbe's Ultralight Aerothan Tubes

[Staff]

Today, Schwalbe is presenting their new Aerothan inner tube, made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is therefore completely recyclable and very light, developed together with BASF over the last five years. They can be returned to Schwalbe free of charge and easily via the appropriate recycling program (currently only for...

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[Griff428]

Actually, after reading Schwalbe's instructions, it does not sound like a good idea to carry this tube as a spare when riding tubeless. Unless you are willing to clean out all the sealant so it does not come in contact with the Aerothan.

 

[marco]

Actually, after reading Schwalbe's instructions, it does not sound like a good idea to carry this tube as a spare when riding tubeless. Unless you are willing to clean out all the sealant so it does not come in contact with the Aerothan.

It’s an emergency tube, once you’re back home you take it off the tire and clean it up

 

[Griff428]

It’s an emergency tube, once you’re back home you take it off the tire and clean it up

Except the manufacturer recommends not allowing the tube to come in contact with sealant. I'm not sure if it will cause damage?

 

[marco]

Except the manufacturer recommends not allowing the tube to come in contact with sealant. I'm not sure if it will cause damage?

it's the only reason why tubes make sense in 2020, in mountain biking: emergency gear. Considering that nearly all Schwalbe tires are TLR, how do they think to sell Aerothan tubes otherwise?

 

[Griff428]

it's the only reason why tubes make sense in 2020, in mountain biking: emergency gear. Considering that nearly all Schwalbe tires are TLR, how do they think to sell Aerothan tubes otherwise?

From the reviews I've read, using the Aerothan tubes will actually be a lighter set up than going tubeless.

 

[federic000]

I believe schwalbe marketing guys predicted a different approach, they wanted to have customers buying three of them, two for the wheels and a spare one.

 

[marco]

From the reviews I've read, using the Aerothan tubes will actually be a lighter set up than going tubeless.

But it's way easier to have a flat. I had one riding on chestnuts fallen on the road in October. Tubes are in no way better than a tubeless setup, when mountain biking.