Road Bike Tube Recommendations?
i usually post over in the road bike forum, but thought i might get some good input from all of you. i'm working on a new bike build and had a question on the value of a couple tube options i'm running into. looks like the price point might be pretty equal on these, so just curious if there is a 'without a doubt' answer to which avenue i should go down:
Bike #1:
True Temper’s S3 tubes
TIG-welded
Stainless steel dropouts
Bike #2:
Double oversize Columbus Spirit tubeset
TIG welded
stainless steel dropouts
This is a road bike that will be my main mileage bike (2000-2500 mile/year), and I plan to do some point to point road racing, some time trials (of the recreational variety), and a few fondos. Mostly want to beat my friends on some hard rides (or at least as hard as a 40 year old can go). wondering if one material is better than the other, or better for ME (in this case). i'm about 6'1" and about 190-195lbs.
any input?
thanks!