RideNow TPU tubes: is pink the new black? New standard for road cycling inner tubes? 

Being using ridenow tubes for 6 months with no issues at all. Highly recommended.

They are excellent - I've been running them over the summer and no problems at all. They are tiny in the box, so even carrying a couple of them as spares makes life easier.

This might be one of the most underestimated cycling channels on YT. I think a lot of your advise is actually from your own in-depth experiences, its this is really easy for viewers to take that information and apply it to their own riding. Been riding for 15 years and i still learn new things from you, Thank you Federico!

I have been using them for 6 months now and they hold air pretty good. About the valve leaking you mentioned, I always do the tire starting from the valve point, but I will push the valve in a bit before fitting the other side of the bead of the tire into the wheel. I found that when push the valve in, it give more gap to do the tire without touching the base part where the valve is connected to the tube. Anyway really great that you give TPU a second chance after 3 punchers with the Pirelli TPU

I really like them got them cheap of Ali express too, they do feel different. Main thing i prefer i can now fit 3 spare tubes in my saddlebag instead of just 1. So if i am super unlucky and get a double flat i still have a spare 😂

I think they addressed and fixed the valve issue. I ordered mine from Amazon, and they came with a clear colored valve instead of the black one. Supposedly, the clear ones are the fixed version. We'll see. Nice video. 🥂

Also the repair patch is awesome. Just apply and continue to ride, no issues with them.

Long live rim brakes! I descended the Mont Ventoux on rim brakes and TPU tubes with no problems. Last year I had a blow out on latex tubes.

Have been using ridenow tpu tube for the longest time and all i can say is excellent

I’ve just started using these and am quite impressed, I got mine from Panda podium and they work out under £7 each when you buy 6. To me they feel the same as a Conti race light or Vittoria latex tube, nice and fast rolling but just lacking a bit of comfort when compared to a tubeless set up. I wouldn’t ride a tube like this for mountain descents abroad, on a carbon wheel, this is where tubeless shine, but I would have ride now tubes as my backup, the ability to carry two spares at 70g total is great.

Liked your video in advance! Will see later. Greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦

I love TPU Inner tubes. I’m buying the ride now version and paying between eight and nine dollars each so they are very very cost-effective. I usually usually buy four or six at a time and I end up with very very good pricing with free shipping usually

Big fan here...far better than tubless, lighter too...

Rode two years without punctures on tubolitos and gp5000’s before going tubeless. TPU tubes is a no brainer because they take so much less space in the saddlebag

I've been riding with the Vittoria Competition Latex inner tubes for about 6 months now and I cannot recommend them highly enough, so much faster than a standard inner tube and (touch wood) I have had any punctures and I have ridden over a lot of bad surfaces gravel etc. The only issue is that they lose a lot of air (a known issue apparently) so I am pumping the tyres up at once a week a small price to pay. They are approx. £15 each but mine came free with the Vittoria tyres I purchased.

I don’t ever plan on using these types of inner tubes but it was informative and entertaining nonetheless 👍🏾 I use inner tube sealant and I’ve found it to be extremely effective as I’m not fussy about the weight savings.

I have them since April and today experience 1st puncher, the difference is that i have been able to ride quite a while and they dont burst as butyl tube do. However it might be also nature of puncher.

I started using latex tubes a few months ago. Such a lovely ride. I prefer the michelin tubes because the valves stems are stronger but i use vittoria, too. I dont care if they are heavier (made of brass).

350 miles so far on Cyclami tubes (the green ones with threaded metal valve stems, same sort of price as the Ridenows) with Conti gp5000s. No problems so far. I also have bought but not used yet, another brand on Ali, the ridiculously named Offbondage brand. Ridiculous name aside they look interesting. The tube itself is purple in this case but the valve stem is anodized aluminium and has removeable valve cores.

I carried 2 Schwalbe aerothan with me as spare, but at time of a flat tire putting the co21 16g on it the valve blew out, then i put the second spare in and the valve blew out also. There was i with no spares left. Back at home I put the valves in again, pumped the tire with a normal footpump and no problem at all.

Been using them for a couple of months and really like them. Am slightly wary about leaving the bike in the hot sun. First time I used them left the bike on the patio in the hot sun while I was putting on my kit and shoes. Has a tube failure which may have been pure coincidence, and just a bad tube. I haven't had a reoccurrence, so hopefully just a one off. No punctures so far, but summer and don't get many anyway. Punctures more to do with tyres anyway I think.

Thank you for this video, definitely worth thinking about.

I bought 10 from Aliexpress and have put four in the trash so far. First three cam pre punctured with leaks at the valves or holes in the tube. I've fitted fourth to Sumner bike wheels which is not being used presently. It goes flat in 32 hours. Total waste of time and money. However I've had excellent results with Cyclami tpu tubes which have metal valve stems. Absolutely no problems whatsoever.

Luckily, my Pirelli SmarTubes haven't failed yet, and I'm riding 35 miles daily, but I bought a few Ride-Now TPU tubes just in case. It's pretty noticeable how much lighter and responsive my bike feels after switching to TPU tubes.

19g and 24g are recommended for disc brake only, 36g are fine for rim brake

I use 24g version for a few month. Really like them. There is also 19g version available

I've fitted one to the front wheel. Haven't tried it yet, I'll go for a 50 miler tomorrow and see how I get on. I'm slightly nervous so I'm taking a couple of spare butyls.

Had a huge blowout with a TPU tube this morning. Blew the tyre off the rim. Fortunately it was the rear and l managed to stop ok. Back to regular tubes for me 😮

I switched to latex vittoria tubes at the beginning of the year. I haven’t looked back since.

I’ve been on Ridenow for months.. for me, they are so much better than tubeless. I tried tubeless for a few months and it’s just too much of a mess. I gave one too many friends the tpu pearl necklace. Lolol. And I was on the receiving end of a few as well.: but no more. I’ve gotten to the point where I actually find out who’s riding tubeless and stay clear. I’m tired of getting sprayed with tubeless sealant and it getting all over my bike, it’s a giant mess Too much of a problem too much extra maintenance. Lol now that tpu tires are getting cheaper it’s a no brained.. right now I’m getting them at about 8 to 9 dollars a tube by buying in multiples .. there is no way I’m going back to tubeless. These things are extremely light, extremely fast, and so much simpler. I carry spares in jersey pocket and hardly use any room.

Had my first ride on these today… I bought 4 and have 2 in my saddle pouch, they hardly take up any space. Have to say they felt great and are as cheap as chips. Goodbye tubeless sealant messiness and faff, riding TPU from now on. Fed, when installing the tyre onto the rim, start opposite the valve and work round evenly each side so the bead at the valve goes on last…..saves pinching the valve and also allows for more “slack” with tight fitting tyres. 👍🫡

Good review and ordered directly. Your bike is missing the Marlboro decals 😂 You mentioned the 2 innertubes weight but most pack also 1 spare in saddlebag

2 Ridenow exploded on my bike ! one during an ascent (I'd be on hospital for long if it happens on a descent), another one, while I was sitting nearby and drinking a beer (there was no sun!). there are some weaker spots at tube joints which expand/get thinner. no probs with Tubolito though. (my mate rides Cyclami without problems as well)

Love you Fed

After 7 months and cca 5000 km, today i have a first puncture, but is very strange, it's like past needle thru one side of tube. It takes a two little holes, one above other. I have looking few times for cause in tyre, but nothing !? All in all, i'm very satisfied with them.

9000 km with pirelli smartube until the first puncture :p

They do another set now, there even better, no leaks

The Ride Now patches that came with my tubes don't require glue.

Ridenow tubes: weight - 10 out of 10. Rolling 10 out of 10. Puncture resistance 0 out of 10. So, on your ride, how many time do you win with these tubes??

I always got punctured with that tpu that’s why i return to retro butyl

Ciao Frederico, thank you for your effort. Could you be so kind to tell me what kind of headleight you are using? (Seen at 1:08)

I've been toying with gettting these inner tubes for a while 🤔

I use Vittoria TPU, total garbage, they leak at the seam after 3 days, Vittoria won’t replace it unless I send the old ones and pay for shipping both ways. I will try yours.

hi Federico - how are the TPU tubes working with rim brakes and carbon rims? any heat issues to be concerned about?

Ciao Federico! Are the inner core of the valve removable? I mean, can I install a valve extender for deeper wheels? GRAZIE!

The tpus pop too easily for me Ive already gone through 3 of these in less than 2 months. Beware they pop easily if your riding on roads that are not always smooth

hi! I bought that patch kit and it came with the glue, wich glue do you use for them? the same used for the butyl tubes and traditional patches? thanks!

I used them too for 3 months ok. However I found that they leaked air. Every 2 days I will loose 10-15 psi. Checked for small holes, nothing.

Hello Federico, I bought the Bianchi Oltre Comp this week. Now I would like to save a few more grams. The TPU hoses from Ridenow came to mind. Luckily I found a video of you. Now to my question: After 5 months since the video, would you still recommend the tubes? I need it for the Velomann rim which is 55 mm high (65 or 85 mm valve...?) I have now installed the Continental Race light tube with 80 mm valve. I also mounted the Continental GP 5000. The hose still weighs 85 grams. I would be happy to hear from you. Kind regards Tilmann

Is TPU OK to use with co2 inflator?

I use them, they are really nice...but they loose the air pressure from the day to day. I have to pump the before every ride

TBU tubes are the greatest invention this century for cyclist ….

I'm waiting for them from China. Thank you for the tips but blow out the tires hurt me. :)

When inflating RideNow or any other TPU tube, how were you able to get it to the desired pressure? After each stroke on a floor pump with RideNow, the pressure gauge returned to 0 in contrast to butyl

Hi is it ok to ask you a question i got sent the wrong size inner tube 700x32 will it be ok on a 700x38 bike tyre thanks

I'm interested in trying these out, how much do they roughly cost for 700c 28. Can someone please share a link where to buy them from?

Are you able to use c02 tank with ride now?

At what pressure do you inflate with skate wheels?

max pressure recommended for it? thanks

It's a combatable with inner tube sealant?

What sort of pressures can you run in these tubes ?

Didn't know about anybody experiencing issues with rim brakes and using TPU. Feels more like a kind of "anti-sue safety warn" than a real problem.

How is air retention with the TPUs?

30 quid a tube ! , heck- ill stick with my tubulars - cheaper , havnt punctured this year

I don't get it. I ride my road bike everyday, never had puncture in 2 years of owning.

For the price of these and their never ending improvements over butyl, I can’t see me ever recommending butyl ever again. Also agree with the punctures. Once something has gone through the tyre it’s game over no matter the tube.

im still on butyl tubes

This is BS, everyone who have used the Pirelli Pzero tubes know that the Pirelli is wayyyy better than the rainbow. The only better about the Rainbow tube is the price. additionally be careful when install the rainbow because they are very easy to get pinch, also check the joins of the rainbow tube as soon as you received them. trust!

Scusa, Federco, ma perché vestirsi in tal modo per spiegare cose? Vabbe, un saluto. P. S. Abbasso i cinesi.