If running tubes, what tubes do you like the best?

[dubl_xl]

I've been having good luck with Maxxis freeride tubes. They are a little thicker (1.2mm) than most regular tubes(.9mm). They are sized 26x2.2/2.5 so they fit my 2.3 tires perfectly.

[Red Hot Sloth]

I've had the best luck with Giant and Intense DH tubes. Not light by any means, especially when you consider I put stans in them. Sure it's a weight penalty, but I haven't flatted since using them in this manner. I like to run at a fairly low pressure, so the DH tubes are what helps keep me from pinching, and the stans are for nails, goatheads, and whatever else could make a small puncture.
Although my wife runs just some standard tubes and hasn't had many flats.

[schleppp]

Originally Posted by OldDogDan

I usually buy tubes on sale, but always open the box to check them. I like the short plated stems, and it doesn't always specify on the box. Here's why I posted this: On a recent ride I gave away my spare (example on the left), so naturally, even tho I hadn't flatted in a coupla months, I then got a flat. So someone gave me the one on the right. This one snapped right in half, and I was being careful! I never had this happen before! I never liked the long brass stems, for looks, vulnerability to snagging, and possible leverage on stem base while pumping. And on some cheap ones, the stem machining looks rough. But I never expected this. Caveat emptor. So I continue to open the box and check 'em. I say get 'em short & plated.

That stem on the right looks very familiar!!

Just a note Dan, you should ALWAYS carry a spare tube...No wait, TWO spare tubes. Just in case you loan your first one to a very thankful rider...

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by ghixon

Where do you find the Slime tubes? I can only find them in a 26/1.75 or a 26/1.95 around here. I'm looking for some 26/2.1 for the XC setup.

You can use these just fine in a 2.1 or even a 2.35 with no problems.

[ericfoltz]

Slime! I've been using them since they first came out and have never had a flat with a slime tube on my MTB. I've been running the lightweight version for the last two years.

I did blow a slime tube on my road bike but I think I kinked it when I put it on in a hurry. Front tire...what a mess.

[Waldo]

All I know is what I read here, so whatever TKBlazer runs, I'm NEVER buying those!

[RacinJason]

I go to Bike Co and get the 10 tubes for $20 They work great.
I have been thinking about trying the slime tubes. I think they are a little expensive though.

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by ChumbaJason

I go to Bike Co and get the 10 tubes for $20 They work great.
I have been thinking about trying the slime tubes. I think they are a little expensive though.

yeah, but considering you rarely if ever have to replace them, I think they would work out to be the same price or cheaper. provided you don't get a pinch flat or have something wrong with your rim, they last a long time.

I have only changed 2 Slime tubes since June, one was from a pinch flat at Fully.