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Schwalbe’s new Aerothan thermoplastic inner tube weighs only 41g (and offers improved puncture resistance) – BikeRadar.com
Reduced weight, improved ride quality and increased puncture protection compared to standard tubes, according to Schwalbe
If you thought inner tube development had ground to a halt as the tubeless tyre juggernaut comes screaming through, think again. Schwalbe has developed a plastic inner tube said to offer reduced weight, improved ride quality and increased puncture protection over a conventional butyl or latex tube, while also allowing for the use of lower tyre pressures.
Dubbed Aerothan, the transparent inner tube is made from a thermoplastic polyurethane material said to offer a high level of resilience, uniqu…
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