Tubolito

Who or what is Tubolito?

Tubolito is an Austrian manufacturer of high-tech bicycle inner tubes. Founded by material scientists Christian Lembacher and Akos Kertesz, who previously developed loudspeaker membranes, they used their knowledge to reinvent the bicycle tube.

What does the Tubolito brand stand for?

Tubolito stands for innovation, lightweight construction, and durability. Their mission is to offer a superior alternative to the traditional rubber (butyl) tube. Their products are designed for maximum performance by drastically reducing weight while simultaneously increasing puncture protection.

What makes Tubolito tubes special?

The specialty is the material: instead of black butyl, they use an orange thermoplastic elastomer (TPU). This allows them to produce tubes that are:

• Extremely lightweight: Often 60-80% lighter than a standard tube.
• Extremely durable: Claimed by the manufacturer to be twice as resistant to punctures and snakebites as butyl.
• Extremely compact: The packed size is tiny, ideal as a spare tube.

They are also manufactured in Europe (Austria).

What does Tubolito primarily manufacture?

Tubolito exclusively manufactures high-tech bicycle inner tubes (TPU) for:

• Mountain Bike (Tubo-MTB)
• Road (Tubo-Road)
• Gravel & Cyclocross (Tubo-CX/Gravel)
• BMX (Tubo-BMX): Specifically designed for 20-inch tires to drastically reduce rotational weight.
• City & Touring

Who are Tubolito tubes suitable for?

Tubolito tubes are aimed at performance-oriented cyclists (MTB, Road, Gravel, BMX Race & Freestyle) who want to save every gram without compromising on durability. They are the ultimate tuning measure to reduce rotational mass, or the perfect, lightweight spare tube for tubeless riders.