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Review on ๐Ÿšฒ SCHWALBE Bicycle Tube | 26 x 1.5-2.5-Inch | Presta Valve (40mm) by Walter Hodzic

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Poor quality hose to hose

Poor quality hose. Schwalbe is well known for high quality premium tyres. However, the tubes were disappointing. The hose itself is thick and holds air pressure for a long time. However, the valve seam is bad. In the middle of a fairly easy ride, a valve seam broke and I was stuck in a flat. That was my backup hose and because it failed around the valve I couldn't fix it. On the other hand, I had a very pleasant 3 mile walk back to my car. The tube was not over-inflated and was used with an appropriately sized tire. What worries me is that I'm not the only reviewer with the exact same malfunction. If it had a good valve seam it would be a great tube. It resists pinching very well and holds air pressure very well (if the valve seam isn't torn). Personally, I cannot recommend this phone for purchase. I will go back to my old Sunlite pipe. They push easier, but at least I can patch it up and go home.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • not reliable