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Specialized 03 Airlock MTB Tube

MSRP $ 7.99
# of Reviews 4
Average Rating 4.25/5
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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.



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    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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:2

    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
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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