TPU tubes for #cycling - Yay or Nay? Sources?Anyone using TPU tubes? Would you recommend them?I note online Chinese vendors (Temu/Ali) are about half the price of my local bike store for them. Anyone have experience with purchasing/brands for Chinese TPU tubes?#bicycle #bicycling #BikeTooter @bicycling

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[–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

@Pionir @pete @wav3ydave @adamrice @MrAndrewD @bicycling Since we’re veering into discussing puncture sealant for butyl tubes, I’ll share this anecdote:I used to work in bike shops. Someone brought in a bike with a fast-leak puncture they tried to fix with butyl sealant.They figured if a little sealant would help with a slow-leak, a lot of sealant would help with a fast-leak.

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    @Pionir @pete @wav3ydave @adamrice @MrAndrewD @bicycling They, apparently, got a huge can of sealant meant for cars and shot that into the valve.Likely a liter+ in total. The butyl tube had a 6cm tear so the tire was basically completely filled with sealant.It didn’t work.

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