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  • If I had gone to private school I probably wouldn’t be shocked at £7 but I sort of was.
    Don’t think my normal tyres (Corsa G) were much cheaper then my tubeless (pro1) tyres, no doubt charging more for tubes will encourage people to repair rather then replace but they don’t last forever for various reasons, do you sell repaired tubes?

  • do you sell repaired tubes?

    I don't understand your question.

    £7 is now about the standard for a decent tube in any brick and mortar store. It's bread and butter and you'll be surprised at how little margin there is.

    You're running £50 per end tyres on two wheelsets....One being Corsa's, which are lightweight tyres that are susceptible to cuts, but your quandary is with £7 tubes?

    Curious.

  • I actually really rate the corsa’s for puncture protection although I only ride them in the summer.
    Tyre tech seems to be always evolving but £7 for a tube that appears to be the same as one from 5 / 10 years ago & looks pretty simple to make is harder in my mind to justify paying out for.

    Just wondered what you did with the terrifying amount of tubes you collect, maybe (if not to scary) repairing and reselling would be more eco & a better margin / price point for your customers?

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