Description:Improved for 2003! Tube prevention at it's finest. We combined our engineering prowess with our tried and true tubes to create the best flat prevention tubes on the market.
Submitted by
Martinez
a Weekend Warrior
from Central Coast, California Date Reviewed: December 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Various dirt trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
It keeps the tube sealed from those annoying goathead thorns!
Weaknesses:
I noticed the weight (just a little heavy, not too bad), but it sure beats having to patch your tubes after each ride.
Similar Products Used:
Various
Bike Setup:
Diamondback Response Sport 08, Kenda Dred Tread, Kenda Karma and these kick ass Airlock tubes.
Bottom Line:
Don't know if I got the 2003 version or not, but the thing is that it does its job well. When I first got my bike, I kept getting punctures. Went through at least 7 tubes (different brands) and still kept getting punctures. After that, I changed the both tires and that did not change anything. Kept getting punctures after each ride! A salesperson at my local bike shop, who does cross country and downhill, recommend that I try the Airlocks. That very same night, I took the bike for a test-ride and I left a regular tube on the rear, and the Airlock up on the front. When I came back, I inspected the tires and found about 5 goatheads on the rear (tire was hissing from like 3 different spots) and another 4 goatheads up on the front. The tire that had the Airlock was fine and it didn't even loose air pressure! The one with a regular tube didn't make it. These airlocks solved my problem, and I no longer have to be constantly buying tubes and patch kits.
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Submitted by
Mark Paulus
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CO Date Reviewed: June 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Commuter
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Specialized.com
Strengths:
Stops all leaks
Weaknesses:
Manufacturing defect
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
'99 Giant Rincon SE 23.5 (I'm 6'4", 210lbs)
Bottom Line:
The tubes worked just as described. Until one day after about 1000 miles and about 6 months, the tube just split. After close examination, it looked like it had been run over crosswise with a quick zip perforation device, and the tube split around half it's circumference. Checking with the Specialized as to whether they have a manufacturing defect. I really like the product and the concept. And my rear tube is holding up fine so far.
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Submitted by
Van Hardy
a Weekend Warrior
from tremonton ut Date Reviewed: March 19, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
specialized.com
Strengths:
NO MORE FLATS !!
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
OTHER TUBES TIRE LINERS OTHER SELF SEALING TUBES
Bike Setup:
SPECIALIZED FSR
Bottom Line:
I've run these tubes 2+ years I haven't had to fix a flat since I put them on my bike before I was fixing a flat nearly every time I rode lots of goat heads where I ride I've pulled quite a few out seen a couple of bubbles gave the tire a spin and it stopped I just bought a new bike as soon as I have the first flat I'll put these in the new bike I would recomend these to any one who doesnt like flat tires
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Submitted by
Sheedy
a Cross Country Rider
from Tokyo Date Reviewed: April 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Edogawa
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Seo Cycle Lalaport
Strengths:
Great.I se it on both my commuting bikes.It's great for getting o work on time.
Weaknesses:
Not much!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing.I managed to buy a few of these tubes at a good price.
Bike Setup:
Trek!
Bottom Line:
If you are commuting,get these.I ride on the pretty bad Tokyo roads and though I've experienced flats before,since I got these beauts,together with Specialized Nimbus's I haven't had a problem since.
$ 7.99
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