Pirelli P Zero Smartube - quick review
08-21-23, 01:25 PM
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I was happy with them for a while... Then, I got a puncture, and then another one. Went back to regular tubes because I was too lazy to repair them and didn't want to fork out more money for new ones. Also, converted one of my other bikes to tubeless, which IMO is the best option nowadays...
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08-21-23, 02:21 PM
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I was happy with them for a while... Then, I got a puncture, and then another one. Went back to regular tubes because I was too lazy to repair them and didn't want to fork out more money for new ones. Also, converted one of my other bikes to tubeless, which IMO is the best option nowadays...
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I tried one because the shop didn't have any latex tubes in stock.
1. It is pretty light, and a lot of people carry them as a spare because they're so light (folks who don't like saddle bags for ex.)
2. It was hard to install - tuck it in here, and a piece comes out over there - could be frustrating on the side of the road.
3. Holds pressure far better than latex... maybe better than butyl.
4. Takes a set - I pinched it on the install, and when uninstalled it looks kinked even though it's fine.
5. It's not stretchy at all - probably need to match size to tire width more exactly than butyl or latex.
6. I conclude fine but too expensive. In fact, I think I'd still go with latex even if Pirelli were the price of butyl.
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1. It is pretty light, and a lot of people carry them as a spare because they're so light (folks who don't like saddle bags for ex.)
2. It was hard to install - tuck it in here, and a piece comes out over there - could be frustrating on the side of the road.
3. Holds pressure far better than latex... maybe better than butyl.
4. Takes a set - I pinched it on the install, and when uninstalled it looks kinked even though it's fine.
5. It's not stretchy at all - probably need to match size to tire width more exactly than butyl or latex.
6. I conclude fine but too expensive. In fact, I think I'd still go with latex even if Pirelli were the price of butyl.
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08-22-23, 03:49 PM
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Seems weird behavior for TPU, particularly coming from someone with latex experience, because TPU is inherently, I thought, more low-pressure stable than latex, which can be a floppy mess when trying to install. Giving TPU a little shape-up, in my experience with Aerothan, makes installation a breeze.
