Tires, Tubes

I am a big fan of Schwalbe's Aerothan TPU tubes. They are compact, super light, and fast as hell. However, they are not puncture proof, nor are they inexpensive. Rather than throwing away a tube that costs more than $30, I'd rather repair and reuse it. This is the only patch kit that actually works with those tubes.

These patches couldn't be any easier to use. Simply find the puncture, clean the area with isopropyl alcohol, apply the glueless patch, and press it flat to remove air bubbles. Voila! The tube is good as new, and holds air perfectly. If you're running Aerothan TPU tubes, this patch kit is a must-have item. The patches also work on traditional butyl tubes, but I personally haven't tried using them on butyl. Simple, effective, and relatively inexpensive (especially compared to the price of a new TPU tube). What more can you ask for?

I bought 4 of these tires over time & 3 have been great but one of the pair from Western Bikeworks was defective so I gave the tires 4 stars BUT Western Bikeworks is ALWAYS 5 stars in my book - they took the one bad tire back & replaced in a matter of days with zero guff!

Over the years they�ve helped out w products I�ve needed but couldn�t get quickly from anywhere else �-

& one Monday two winters ago they helped out a friend of mine who needed new all weather boots right away & they went way out of their way to make sure he got exactly the right boot & the right size - it was pretty cool !

I have lived in Las Vegas for the past 20years. My road bike tires are usually cut to sherds long before the tread wears out. I bought a fitness bike and installed these Continental Ride city tires. I am impressed. I have just over 1700 miles on the tires and hardly any wear is showing. They also smooth out rough roads. I will admit I suffer on the hills. they are not the lightest tires. But I bought them for durability and in that category they are five star tires.

This is my first time using the GP 5000 S TR, and right out of the packaging, these tires are super impressive. They a supple, which made installation easy and effortless. I was able to get them seated on my carbon rims with a floor pump. I�m a novice mechanic at best, and it took me less than 30 minutes to get them installed, filled with sealant, and out on the road. That�s a win for me. The ride is plush and I feel like I�m on rails when entering turns at speed. Really impressed with these tires. Aesthetically, they look fantastic, too.