Razors Edge ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2020 ...that a tire tube not being "rim brake compatible" is just plain stupid! ...but luckily, that is no longer the case and they are even better than ever! The previous Aerothan tubes claimed to offer equal puncture protection to standard tubes. These new Aerothan tubes now claim to offer more than double the puncture protection with a force of 47 newtons needed to puncture the tube. Schwalbe goes on to claim that the new Aerothan tubes are the best performers for the snake bite guillotine test, and they also offer the best heat resistance. Schwalbe also states that since the material offers extra stability compared to rubber, Aerothan tubes are safer in the event of a puncture. Instead of going instantly flat, the tubes should hold their shape and slowly go flat in a controlled manner. Even though the tubes are more stable, they also claim to offer a more damped ride feel with lower rolling resistance – about equal to a latex tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 8, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2020 I saw this while in the waiting area this morning. As anyone who rides a 29’r knows spare tubes are large and pretty much fill a medium sized saddle bag. I don’t like camelbacks & like to carry light so was interested in them for their smaller size when folded up but at $32 each I’ll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted October 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I saw this while in the waiting area this morning. As anyone who rides a 29’r knows spare tubes are large and pretty much fill a medium sized saddle bag. I don’t like camelbacks & like to carry light so was interested in them for their smaller size when folded up but at $32 each I’ll pass. RG might jump at them as he seems to have a perverse love of condom-like products. And $32, to a New Yorker, is the choice between a second latte or a new tube. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 8, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 8, 2020 ...double the puncture protection in a tube is basically 2 times nothing, which is still not much, if you know what I mean. All my protection is in the tyres. If it gets through the belting in the tyres, a stupid fucking tube is not gonna stop anything. Schwalbe used to be a good company. They must have sold it, or hired a new management team, or something. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted October 8, 2020 31 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...double the puncture protection in a tube is basically 2 times nothing, which is still not much, if you know what I mean. All my protection is in the tyres. If it gets through the belting in the tyres, a stupid fucking tube is not gonna stop anything. Schwalbe used to be a good company. They must have sold it, or hired a new management team, or something. We agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 8, 2020 How much was the bet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted October 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: How much was the bet? @Dottles handles that side of the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: @Dottles handles that side of the business. Why does he get the shitty end of the stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted October 8, 2020 Just now, maddmaxx said: Why does he get the shitty end of the stick? He's @Dottles. It's what he does well. We tried @Kzoo but all he did was screw it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 8, 2020 Share #10 Posted October 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: How much was the bet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #11 Posted October 8, 2020 57 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...double the puncture protection in a tube is basically 2 times nothing, which is still not much, if you know what I mean. All my protection is in the tyres. If it gets through the belting in the tyres, a stupid fucking tube is not gonna stop anything. Schwalbe used to be a good company. They must have sold it, or hired a new management team, or something. or a buncha MBA's fun fact: my neighbors girl just got outta colledge and got hired by a consulting company. She is innocent though as she only has a BS & works in healthcare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted October 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Scrapr said: or a buncha MBA's Millennial Bullshit Artists? Yep! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #13 Posted October 8, 2020 MBA'a were the glut that replaced the Engineers glut. When I got out of the service I went back to college. Someone convinced me that my future was in the business world. One of the stupidest ways I injured myself was to enter the school of business at UCONN where I found myself surrounded by prospective MBA's. I realized that I was in the wrong place when I discovered that many of them were simply cheating their way through school. Finding the company too unsavory I left school again to take up other employment. It wasn't till my third attempt that I finally got a degree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #14 Posted October 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Why does he get the shitty end of the stick? 20 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: He's @Dottles. It's what he does well. We tried @Kzoo but all he did was screw it up. I seem to deal with shit well for some reason. Sometimes I don't even ask for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 8, 2020 Share #15 Posted October 8, 2020 28 minutes ago, ChrisL said: $1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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