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2010-06-02 10:06 PM

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Subject: Latex Tubes
Where do you guys get yours from? Any advice on the cheapest place to get them online? Do you just go to the LBS and get them?

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2010-06-02 10:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Latex Tubes
I have yet to find them in Chicago.

I got mine from Trisports. Michelin. I think they were $15 bucks each.

Several options on ebay as well...
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=latex...
2010-06-03 5:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Latex Tubes
My LBS has been trying to order me some for two months now but the distributor has them on backorder. Here's the cheapest source I've seen, although they appear to be out of stock as well:


http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y2066


2010-06-03 6:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Latex Tubes
Here's one place doing a quick Google search:

http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222351717/422/Michelin-Aircomp-Latex-700c.html - $10.95

200 reviews on Google all point to good customer service

Though let me point out I've never used them before so YMMV.
2010-06-03 11:30 AM
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Subject: RE: Latex Tubes
+1 on everything he said.

Treefort is not only one of the cheapest places to buy latex tubes, but also have phenomenal service. Never had to use their customer service, but they usually ship within a few hours.
2010-06-03 12:16 PM
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2010-06-03 4:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Latex Tubes
I heard Michelin stopped making them but I did get 2 from PBK a few weeks back. I hear Bontrager now makes some that are very good. Panaracers makes I believe a polyurethane tube that is supposed to be as light as latex, roll as well but holds air better and is more durable thus easier to install. Challenge tubes are supposed to be good as well.
2010-06-03 4:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Latex Tubes
My LBS has them.  And I'm in Hawaii.  We're usually the last place to get everything.

I had no idea they were that expensive though.  Guy at the LBS showed them to me simply because I was looking for a small saddle bag that could fit two tubes.  He showed me the latex ones and how smally the fold up...it's literally half the size of a standard tube.
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