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dukethenuke · 03-14-2006, 10:03 PM

It's starting to get expensive to replace my tubes at $5 a pop, so I was wondering if anyone has any experiance with Performance's tubes? For only $1.98 they seem like a bargin, but I don't want to get stuck with tubes that start to lose air for no reason (i.e no thorn puncture).

CalEpic · 03-15-2006, 06:01 AM

One word: Stan's.

You will be hating life this weekend in the desert

I think they will have some type of sealant they are giving away at the rides that will work with tubes. I would take them up on that offer or bring a LOT of tubes.

C

TURNERob · 03-15-2006, 07:56 AM

Tubes are so 90's, get with the times Steve

I converted my rims to Stan's for the trip to AZ.....I certainly don't want flats ruining my rides. At $1.98 I'd just buy about 10 tubes and bring em all with you

pshloss · 03-15-2006, 02:38 PM

Of course the Performance tubes aren't thorn resistant (Mr Tuffee's work well, though), but I would recommend them. I've been using them for years. If you stick to a decent floor pump, the hold air very well. Hand pumps tend to bend the valves, so I only use them in an emergency on the trail.

Ladd Jasper · 03-15-2006, 03:05 PM

I'm stuck in the '90's too, Steve. If flatting gets out of control tomorrow, I'll find a local shop and pick up a Stan's kit--be a looong week otherwise

RidetheRAAM4 · 03-16-2006, 06:24 AM

you can get tubes for like 3 bucks i think it is at like sport chalet or some place like that....those are the ones i use (they are cooler because they come with red caps)....i just got those liners that go inside your tire and i rarely get flats

trmcnulty · 03-16-2006, 04:50 PM

I have thought about leaving the 90's and going tubeless a few times. I think that I scared myself out of it every time. Maybe I am naive to the stability of Stan's tubeless, but I just picture myself with a flat tire, >10 miles from anything and no chance to fix it...or can you? Or can you just toss a tube in as a last resort? I am also sketchy about the drilling of the valve stem holes. Can anyone share additional info about Stan's?

Edit...I also meant to say that I use performance tubes too and have had no problems thus far...comparable durability to higher price tires for much less, which is great in my opinion.

Y-NOT · 03-16-2006, 06:15 PM

I converted to the do it yourself sealant after getting 3 flats within 2 miles of a goathead infested singletrack. Went back thru the same singletrack and NO flats. You could see the sealant working. I carry a spare tube and CO2 just in case. I'm using 2.4 Fire FR tires.

03-14-2006, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
dukethenuke Faster than you	Quality of Performance's tubes It's starting to get expensive to replace my tubes at $5 a pop, so I was wondering if anyone has any experiance with Performance's tubes? For only $1.98 they seem like a bargin, but I don't want to get stuck with tubes that start to lose air for no reason (i.e no thorn puncture).

03-15-2006, 06:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Tubes One word: Stan's. You will be hating life this weekend in the desert I think they will have some type of sealant they are giving away at the rides that will work with tubes. I would take them up on that offer or bring a LOT of tubes. C

03-15-2006, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
pshloss Senior Member	Of course the Performance tubes aren't thorn resistant (Mr Tuffee's work well, though), but I would recommend them. I've been using them for years. If you stick to a decent floor pump, the hold air very well. Hand pumps tend to bend the valves, so I only use them in an emergency on the trail. __________________ "If you snatch enough purses, you learn a few things about Mace." - Earl from My Name is Earl

03-16-2006, 06:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
RidetheRAAM4 Tri Fanatic	you can get tubes for like 3 bucks i think it is at like sport chalet or some place like that....those are the ones i use (they are cooler because they come with red caps)....i just got those liners that go inside your tire and i rarely get flats __________________ "my gain is your loss" -Some guy on craigslist Race Progression

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03-15-2006, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Tubes are so 90's, get with the times Steve I converted my rims to Stan's for the trip to AZ.....I certainly don't want flats ruining my rides. At $1.98 I'd just buy about 10 tubes and bring em all with you

03-15-2006, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ladd Jasper Cereal Spilla'	I'm stuck in the '90's too, Steve. If flatting gets out of control tomorrow, I'll find a local shop and pick up a Stan's kit--be a looong week otherwise

03-16-2006, 04:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
trmcnulty Junior Member	I have thought about leaving the 90's and going tubeless a few times. I think that I scared myself out of it every time. Maybe I am naive to the stability of Stan's tubeless, but I just picture myself with a flat tire, >10 miles from anything and no chance to fix it...or can you? Or can you just toss a tube in as a last resort? I am also sketchy about the drilling of the valve stem holes. Can anyone share additional info about Stan's? Edit...I also meant to say that I use performance tubes too and have had no problems thus far...comparable durability to higher price tires for much less, which is great in my opinion.

03-16-2006, 06:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Y-NOT Junior Member	I converted to the do it yourself sealant after getting 3 flats within 2 miles of a goathead infested singletrack. Went back thru the same singletrack and NO flats. You could see the sealant working. I carry a spare tube and CO2 just in case. I'm using 2.4 Fire FR tires.

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