Q Super Light Tube

How big of a weight weenie are you?

I bought these tubes to trim some weight off my mountain bike. I'm sure they did, but I didn't notice. They work fine though, but I would just buy the cheaper tubes unless you are conscious about weight.

Pros: Work fine, durable, light.

Cons: I don't really care about the grams and the ounces.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: January 07, 2013
Reviewed by: Paul S., PDX

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Nice and small

I bought this tube for it's smaller form factor. I carry it in my racing seat bag and appreciate the smaller size. It holds air and performs like any other tube, not better or worse.

Pros: Lighter than conventional tube

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 14, 2012
Reviewed by: Ron C., Oregon

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Q tubes rule!

Blow 'em up, ride 'em hard, rest, repeat.

Pros: Don't cost an arm and a leg.

Cons: Someday, they might.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 28, 2012
Reviewed by: William , New Orleans

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I'm slowly using Q tubes more and more. They have a great low weight and are fairly durable.

I have not had any major issues with them.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 13, 2012
Reviewed by: Stewart C., Oregon

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I needed a 80mm valve stem & this is one of the very few available. No advertised thickness but it feels like a pretty standard 0.9-1mm, a good compromise of durability with weight.

Pros: Many stem sizes available

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 25, 2012
Reviewed by: Ryan, CA

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I mostly like them

They work, they are light weight. Perhaps not the lightest but noticeably lighter than other tubes I have.
I am not sure they are for me and my riding style. If you commute or tour, I suggest looking at other tubes. For the racing or weight weenies, this is a good choice.


Pros: light weight, reasonably priced, takes patches fine.

Cons: Loses air noticeably faster than standard tubes, slightly longer than other tubes.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 13, 2012
Reviewed by: Benjamin P., Oregon

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I put these on two bikes at about the same time, on one bike they are still inflated and going strong, on the other they both blew within a week. The Specialized tubes that I bought to replace them are still inflated. I don't blame the tubes wholly for this because I have a set of these that are still fine six months in, but the slightly more expensive tubes worked where these would not.

Reviewed on: July 16, 2012
Reviewed by: Andre D., Louisiana

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These are my go-to tubes. They last for years (albeit with several patches). The only reason I've ever had to throw one away is when the valve stem gets worn out, which can be quite a while.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 03, 2012
Reviewed by: Matthew J., Oregon

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Not the lightest tube out there but good quality. Available in lots of different sizes.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 04, 2012
Reviewed by: Geoff G., Oregon

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Value!

Great tube -- will probably only buy super lights in the future. Helped to save weight when switiching to fatter tires for commuting / gravel. Nice long stem.

Pros: Value

Cons: 300 miles in -- None -- ask again at 3000...

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 12, 2012
Reviewed by: Jon F., Harrisburg, pa

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Very light and removable valve core

Why do you want a removable valve core? Sometimes a cranky pump will bite your valve core off. If it ain't removable you are out of luck. Also one can add some Stans sealant to the tube for thorn protection...NICE!

Pros: Removable valve core
light weight
good price

Cons: Don't need em so much now that I run Stans - but always carry one for complete Stans failure (which does happen on occasion)

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 04, 2012
Reviewed by: David T., Vermont

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I use q tubes a lot for their price and quality. I couldn't tell a huge weight difference, but so far these are holding up very well.

Pros: price, lasting quality

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 01, 2012
Reviewed by: phil, New York

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Typical butyl tube. No issues so far. They do what they're supposed to.

Pros: Cheap

Cons: not the lightest..

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 13, 2012
Reviewed by: Matthew M., North Carolina

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Great so far, no flats on the fix & ride it pretty hard. Light.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 16, 2011
Reviewed by: Michael p., Oregon

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Can't say that they are super puncture resistant or anything, but they have a number of sizes and are fairly cheap. I'll keep using them and spend a bit more on nicer tires.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Adam B., Indiana

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The Q Super Light Tubes are a great deal on lightweight butyl tubes. Quality has been consistently good. The one odd thing with them is that they have removable valve cores, so when using a thread-on pump fitting, you need to make sure that the valve core stays securely installed or you'll lose all the air. A quick preemptive twist of the top of the valve core with pliers prevents this problem.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 31, 2011
Reviewed by: Eric S.

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Can't beat the price

They only cost a buck or two more than regular tubes, but they're approx 50g lighter. Good quality, long valves, and spiffy red valve caps included! Check the valve core's tightness, though, mine were loose and leaked about 20psi overnight.

Pros: Cheap
Light
Good quality

Cons: None

Reviewed on: August 12, 2011
Reviewed by: GRAVELBIKE.com, Colorado

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Cheap light tubes with a decent length valve stem. What more can you ask for?

Pros: Cost, hold air well.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 17, 2011
Reviewed by: Robert H., Oregon

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Nice, light, cheap... Comes in a variety of sizes, and the longer valve stem works great with my Velocity Deep-V rims. Have had a couple blow out on me, but mainly due to pinches...

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 16, 2011
Reviewed by: NW, Atlanta

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Q Tubes are a decent tube for the money. They aren't the lightest but they seem to be reliable and are pretty inexpensive. I'm not a big fan of threaded valves as they tend to wear pump heads faster than French valves.

For the money, the Michelin Airstop seems to be a better value but the Q Tubes work too.

Reviewed on: March 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Aaron, OR

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These were kenda tubes, and 100g. Happy.

Pros: Nice, light, cheap.

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 15, 2011
Reviewed by: Richard A., Oregon

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As per a recommendation from a fellow cyclocoss racer, I purchased these tubes. They are light and I never had any issues with them. As a graphic designer, I like their nicely designed packaging.

Pros: Light, well made, nice packaging

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 05, 2010
Reviewed by: Brian K., Oregon

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light and cheap

At about the same price as a normal tube, why not go light? Unless you ride in an area with lots thorns, perhaps.

Pros: Light, cheap

Cons: Maybe thinner than average? Although I haven't had any issues with them vs. regular tubes.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 19, 2010
Reviewed by: Eric D., Ohio

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Great, light tube @ a great price

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 18, 2010
Reviewed by: Vince A., Missouri

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These tubes are ok. I have them on some deep section wheels and tires that can run 125 psi. At that pressure, the tubes pop. A pinched tube was not the culprit - 2 popped and tires were seated correctly. I am currently running them at 105 psi and they have performed as they should. They are an average tube.

Pros: Long stem for deep section wheels.

Cons: Superlight must mean supterthin. Do not run above 105 psi.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 08, 2010
Reviewed by: David S., Colorado

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