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Vittoria
Competition Latex Road Tube

3 out of 5 stars
14 Reviews
$18.99

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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

Overall Rating

3.5 based on 6 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 2 reviews
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5 Stars - 4 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

December 2, 2022

1k + Miles so far

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I'm writing this review because I've had a different experience than the others here. Maybe this is a bad batch/good batch situation (I purchased it in late 2022). Anyways, these have been stellar tubes. To start with, yes, they do slowly leak air. However, this is a characteristic of latex inner tubes, which you must consider if you decide to run them. This is no different than maintaining a tubeless setup, where you must add air before each ride. Yes, they are faster than butyl tubes. There is a lot of research online about this subject, and the general consensus is that latex with high-performance tires is roughly the same efficiency-wise as tubeless. I personally prefer latex because I'm not too fond of the mess, and have found clincher tires far easier to mount. There's no way I could ever go back to butyl: the difference in rolling resistance is pretty apparent.

Brendan H
1 out of 5 stars

February 25, 2022

Unacceptable

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
138

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.

Roy B
5 out of 5 stars

October 8, 2021

Best latex tubes out there

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
28
Height:
5' 9"
Weight:
150

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.

Casey G
1 out of 5 stars

October 7, 2021

Poorly made

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

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

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Alex P
5 out of 5 stars

July 27, 2021

Latex

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
700×28
Height:
5' 9"
Weight:
180

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.

Santos C
5 out of 5 stars

December 26, 2020

Feel fast, no flats

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
28c

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.

Bernie L