"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I usually recommend this tube to riders who are constantly dealing with goatheads or trail debris. The thicker outer wall helps stop punctures before they reach the air chamber, but it’s thinner against the rim so the ride still feels reasonably lively for a heavy-duty tube.""We’ve all had rides cut short by a thorn hiding in the trail or a sharp piece of debris along the shoulder. The Specialized Thorn-Resistant Schrader Valve Tube helps keep the ride going, adding reliable flat protection when our routes lead through rocky paths, dusty trails, or thorn-covered terrain. Specialized builds the Thorn-Resistant Schrader Valve Tube with a thoughtful dual-thickness construction. The outer side of the tube—where punctures most often occur—is reinforced with thicker rubber to resist thorns and sharp debris. The rim-facing side is made thinner to help reduce unnecessary weight and maintain a smoother ride feel. The result is a tube that delivers dependable puncture resistance without completely sacrificing ride performance."
Price: $15.00 from Backcountry
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| $15.00 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I keep a couple of these in my toolbox and pack when riding tubes. The consistent butyl thickness makes them easy to install and they hold air well for trail bikes running wider 29in tires.""A flat tire can quickly...
Nothing in the cycling world is more infuriating than flats. We get it, because we get them just like you. But with our Desert Protection Schrader Valve Tubes, you can minimize, if not eliminate, flats at the terrible hands of debris, thorns, or whatever...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I recommend these when riders are constantly battling thorns or debris on their routes. The thicker outer wall makes a noticeable difference in flat resistance, but it’s smartly thinned near the rim so the tube...