What Are The Best Inner Tubes For Cycling? | Butyl Vs Latex Vs TPU

We love tubeless tyres but using clinchers with inner tubes can be just as fast and comfortable. Ollie and Alex compare the three main options: butyl, latex and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) tubes. Which type is the lightest, fastest, cheapest, most practical and has the best puncture protection?

00:00 Intro
00:43 Why use inner tubes?
01:20 Types of inner tube
02:11 Cost
02:48 Weight
03:36 Performance
04:16 Puncture resistance
04:55 Practicality
06:21 Rolling resistance
08:00 Comfort
08:50 Which inner tube is best?

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