23.7.2020

My experience wasn't the most pleasant one, but nevertheless, the product is good an I will order it again. Here is what happened: 1. I ordered two S-tubes for my 29er equipped with Schwalbe Big One Evo Line Liteskin Onestar 29x2.35 folding tyres (450g each) and the already light Schwalbe Extra Light SV19A inner tubes (145g each). The order was placed on 30th of June and was supposed to arrive in one week at most, judging by the delivery estimation. In fact, on the 13th of July they handed over the package to the courier and it finally arrived to me on the 20th of July. 2. Apart from the fact that I paid for a quicker delivery than the default post delivery, and that the package arrived almost 3 weeks later,I had some other unpleasant surprises. Following the directions provided with the package I gently inflated the tube to approx. 0.5bar (7.25psi) and mounted it on the rim, inside the tyre, making sure it wouldn't get caught between them (which is unlikely, as the tube is sufficiently inflated to its shape). Then I gently inflated it to about 3bar (43.5 psi) so that the tyre could sit properly on the rim. After making that pop sound, I deflated the tyre to about 2.5 bar (36.25psi), as I always do with the back tyre. After that, I put the wheel on the bike and moved on to the front tyre. 3. I followed the same instructions as before and began inflating the tube to about 0.5bar so it could get to its shape. It didn't even get close to 0.5bar when, suddenly, a huge bulge appered, like a baloon, on one side of the tube, close to the seaming area. I quickly deflated it, although there was not much to deflate... The bulging area remained deformed after the deflation, but I eventually managed to install it properly on the wheel. I didn't finish to completely inflate the tyre, when a I heard a whooshing sound... I thought: well, the bulge gave in. But, no. It was the back tyre that was already installed on the bike... Shock and awe! (and curses... lots of them). I got the tube out of the back tyre and noticed it was torn about 15cm on its inner side that touches the rim tape. I definitely wasn't expected that... The material is quite strong as I couldn't manage to rupture it with my hands. Nevertheless, it broke. As I wanted to reduce the rotational inertia of my back tyre, I had to switch the front tyre tube (the one with the bulge) to my back tyre. Now I had to redo both tyres again, as I only had 2 S-Tubes and one was ruined. I finally managed to install it properly, but this time I inflated it to about 2.2bar (29psi) and put back my Schwalbe Extra Light tube on the front tyre. 4. Later that night I took the bike out for a spin and the tube was performing as it should. I even had the feeling (placebo effect maybe) that I could accelarate faster and climb the hills easier, as I shredded 100g of weight off the back wheel. 5. CONCLUSION: the tube seems alright so far (I used it once) and it didn't lose any pressure overnight. I will order again this product, one tube for the front tyre and another two as spare tubes. Be careful when you inflate it for the first time, even though the instructions say 0.5bar, don't go that far. Also, don't inflate it over 2.5bar as it could get torn as mine did.

22.7.2020

My experience wasn't the most pleasant one, but nevertheless, the product is good an I will order it again. Here is what happened: 1. I ordered two S-tubes for my 29er equipped with Schwalbe Big One Evo Line Liteskin Onestar 29x2.35 folding tyres (450g each) and the already light Schwalbe Extra Light SV19A inner tubes (145g each). The order was placed on 30th of June and was supposed to arrive in one week at most, judging by the delivery estimation. In fact, on the 13th of July they handed over the package to the courier and it finally arrived to me on the 20th of July. 2. Apart from the fact that I paid for a quicker delivery than the default post delivery, and that the package arrived almost 3 weeks later,I had some other unpleasant surprises. Following the directions provided with the package I gently inflated the tube to approx. 0.5bar (7.25psi) and mounted it on the rim, inside the tyre, making sure it wouldn't get caught between them (which is unlikely, as the tube is sufficiently inflated to its shape). Then I gently inflated it to about 3bar (43.5 psi) so that the tyre could sit properly on the rim. After making that pop sound, I deflated the tyre to about 2.5 bar (36.25psi), as I always do with the back tyre. After that, I put the wheel on the bike and moved on to the front tyre. 3. I followed the same instructions as before and began inflating the tube to about 0.5bar so it could get to its shape. It didn't even get close to 0.5bar when, suddenly, a huge bulge appered, like a baloon, on one side of the tube, close to the seaming area. I quickly deflated it, although there was not much to deflate... The bulging area remained deformed after the deflation, but I eventually managed to install it properly on the wheel. I didn't finish to completely inflate the tyre, when a I heard a whooshing sound... I thought: well, the bulge gave in. But, no. It was the back tyre that was already installed on the bike... Shock and awe! (and curses... lots of them). I got the tube out of the back tyre and noticed it was torn about 15cm on its inner side that touches the rim tape. I definitely wasn't expected that... The material is quite strong as I couldn't manage to rupture it with my hands. Nevertheless, it broke. As I wanted to reduce the rotational inertia of my back tyre, I had to switch the front tyre tube (the one with the bulge) to my back tyre. Now I had to redo both tyres again, as I only had 2 S-Tubes and one was ruined. I finally managed to install it properly, but this time I inflated it to about 2.2bar (29psi) and put back my Schwalbe Extra Light tube on the front tyre. 4. Later that night I took the bike out for a spin and the tube was performing as it should. I even had the feeling (placebo effect maybe) that I could accelarate faster and climb the hills easier, as I shredded 100g of weight off the back wheel. 5. CONCLUSION: the tube seems alright so far (I used it once) and it didn't lose any pressure overnight. I will order again this product, one tube for the front tyre and another two as spare tubes. Be careful when you inflate it for the first time, even though the instructions say 0.5bar, don't go that far. Also, don't inflate it over 2.5bar as it could get torn as mine did.

31.7.2019

I have recently acquired these cameras and although I had already used the Foss, when taking these by weight I was surprised. They are very light, highly recommended if you do not want to tubelize and reduce the weight that improves your bike the most, the one that rolls ... I made one to carry it in the bag, under the saddle and it seems that I carry nothing. Very easy to place and assemble. Ah, mine are 27, 5.

9.9.2020

I did not know this type of camera until very recently, I decided to buy it, and delighted, compared to normal cameras, it does not take up literally a quarter of the space that any other normal occupies, and the same thing happens with the weight, in the absence of having to try it, it seems to be a real advance over the others. Very good buy.

11.7.2019

Trying these tubes out for the first time and so far so good. Unbelievably small (pictures do not do them justice) Only weighed 39g on my scale and my old standard tube was 332g so huge weight saving. I’ll be interested to see how they hold up when I’ve put a few more miles on them.

27.6.2019

Unbelievably light and compact compared to a normal tube. I haven’t used it yet so can’t comment on that, but bought it for it’s space and weight saving as an emergency backup.

28.8.2020

Those are really high performing tubes. Bicycling Rolling Resistance rated this orange boys pretty close to the top performers, behind only latex tubes. Very satisfied.

27.9.2020

I use it to carry it as a spare when the tubeless fails and it is highly recommended as it takes up very little space and little weight compared to a normal camera

13.4.2020

These are great tubes to use with light 27.5 tyres and tannus armour. Yes that's right as the tunnas armour takes up space in the tyre these 26" tubes fit perfect.

22.10.2020

Just assembled and it seems impossible that they could be so light and small to put in a pocket or bag. We will then check the smoothness. Fantastic!

15.11.2020

When I received it and saw the compact size I was surprised, it can be carried in the tool bag and you don't even notice it, an excellent product!

8.6.2020

Light, takes little and practical. One of the cheapest ways of reducing weight that you carry on you lie pedaling. What more could you want?

22.5.2019

About a quarter the size of my regular 27.5 tube and a fraction of the weight. Fits great and real low profile taped to my bike frame

22.8.2020

Incredible camera. Small size and super light. I have not played yet ... I hope it is as durable and resistant as its creators say.

27.9.2020

These are awesome and perfect for bikepacking where you want low weight and low volume. They take up very little room.

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