Tubo-Road
The standard durable upgrade for everyday road cycling. Offers extreme robustness combined with a 35% weight reduction against typical 100g butyl tubes.
Road Bike TPU Inner Tubes
Engineered in Austria: Ultralight, Puncture-Resistant Thermoplastic Polyurethane Solutions for Global OEM & Wholesale Partners
High-Performance B2B Supply
Next-Generation Road Cycling Inner Tubes
Replacing standard heavy butyl rubber with advanced Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). Tubolito Road tubes reduce rotating wheel mass by up to 75%, deliver twice the puncture strength, and save critical packaging volume for overseas procurement.
S-Tubo-Road
The world's lightest and most compact road inner tube. Weighing just 23-25 grams, it serves as the ultimate high-performance race tube and jersey-pocket spare.
Tubo-Road SYNCD
Integrated Bluetooth/NFC smart pressure sensing technology. Provides real-time tire pressure data directly to Garmin, iOS, and Android cycling computers.
Engineering Specifications
Commercial Specifications & Compatibility Matrix
Manufacturer technical specifications for distributor stock planning, OEM rim fitting, and retail catalogue management.
| Specification | Tubo-Road (Standard) | S-Tubo-Road (Ultralight) | Tubo-Road SYNCD (Smart Sensor) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Rider Profile | Everyday road, endurance, training | Competitive racing, gran fondo, emergency spare | Tech-focused riders, telemetry tracking |
| Unit Weight (700C) | 38g – 40g | 23g – 25g | 38g – 40g (incl. integrated sensor) |
| Approved Tyre Width | 700C x 23mm – 35mm | 700C x 23mm – 35mm | 700C x 23mm – 35mm |
| Valve Type & Lengths | Presta SV (42mm / 60mm / 80mm) | Presta SV (42mm / 60mm / 80mm) | Presta SV (42mm / 60mm / 80mm) |
| Brake System Approval | Disc Brakes & Rim Brakes | Disc Brakes Only | Disc Brakes & Rim Brakes |
| Rolling Resistance | Low | Ultra-low (latex level performance) | Low |
| Material Formula | High-Density TPU Polymer | Ultralight TPU Monolayer | High-Density TPU + NFC Chip |
Austrian Engineering & Traceability
ISO Quality Assurance & Full Batch Control
Founded by materials engineers Christian Lembacher and Akos Kertesz, Tubolito originated from acoustic smartphone membrane research. Today, every single tube manufactured undergoes rigorous automated pressure testing and dual-code laser tracking.
100% Individual Batch Traceability
Every tube carries a 9-digit product code (e.g., 907111206) and a 5-character batch code laser-printed on the seamless body. This guarantees instant batch verification for global quality audits.
High-Tension Seamless Construction
Patented seamless welding technology prevents traditional rubber joint failures. TPU's unique molecular memory ensures uniform inflation expansion and superior air retention stability.
Commercial Freight Efficiency
TPU tubes roll down to 50% of the volume of traditional butyl packaging. Overseas importers reduce container freight costs while maximizing warehouse storage density per cubic meter.
Environmental Sustainability
TPU is 100% recyclable. Tubolito operates a closed-loop recycling program, collecting used inner tubes to manufacture raw TPU material for new cycling products.
Distributor FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Commercial Buyers
What makes TPU inner tubes superior to butyl for road cycling?
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) delivers significantly higher tensile strength than vulcanized rubber at a fraction of the wall thickness. This results in up to 75% rotating weight reduction at the rim, lower rolling resistance, superior resistance to pinch flats and snakebites, and a far smaller rolled volume.
How do I select the proper valve length for deep-section carbon rims?
As a standard formula: Valve Length – Rim Profile Height ≥ 15mm. Tubolito Road tubes are produced in 42mm, 60mm, and 80mm Presta valve lengths to fit shallow box rims up to 65mm deep aero wheelsets without requiring heavy metal valve extenders.
What are the inflation safety limits outside of the tire?
When outside the tire casing, TPU inner tubes must never be inflated above 0.5 bar / 7 PSI. Pre-inflating beyond 0.5 bar outside of a tire can permanently deform the TPU molecular matrix and void manufacturer warranty.
Can Tubolito TPU tubes be patched with vulcanizing rubber patches?
No. Traditional rubber patches and chemical vulcanizing glues do not adhere to thermoplastic polyurethane. Tubolito provides dedicated self-adhesive TPU Patch Kits engineered specifically for instant roadside or workshop repairs.
Become an Authorized Tubolito Distributor or OEM Partner
Enhance your product lineup with Austrian-engineered TPU inner tubes. Contact our commercial team for OEM custom specifications, wholesale price lists, and regional distribution opportunities.