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Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35 - 43

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Get rolling again! This Novara presta tube replaces leaky or worn-out tubes for tire sizes 700 x 35 - 43.

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Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35 - 43 Customer Reviews

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Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43

1.7

(based on 6 reviews)

20%

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Apr

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

These are Junk!

By Riprap

from Denver, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Punctures Easily

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43:

True story.
Came out of work to a flat rear tire after only two uses, after examination found a hole near the valve stem. Patched the hole and inflated the tire...valve stem again FAILED almost immediately! Left the bike at work and hitched a ride home. Next day sitting at my desk with the bike behind me, the other tire's valve stem blows out. Something is SERIOUSLY WRONG with these!!!

Apr

2011

5.0

Holds Air

By TJames

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Easy To Regulate
Good Stem Length

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting

Comments about Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43:

I've used these all winter with my studded tires on my 16 mile round trip commute and have never had a flat. I haven't had any valve stem issues or anything unusual so I have nothing to complain about. It's a tube, and it keeps me rolling.

Aug

2010

1.0

Use at Risk of Being Stranded

By NorCal Transplant

from San Jose, CA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Cons

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43:

I purchased at least four of these tubes and blew through them one after another.

In each case the tubes failed at or near where the valve stem joins with the tube. And we aren't taking a slow leak or something that you notice on install. Sometimes after a single ride, other times after a few rides, all of a sudden, a completely flat tire. Most recently I topped off my tires in the evening so I'd be ready to ride to the train in the morning -- but awoke to a completely flat tire. Replaced it and faced the same problem the next morning.

The store (and I) replaced rim tape thinking that the rims were to blame. Nope. Defective tube after defective tube. Switched to different brand from another shop, and the problem seems to be solved.

Suggested only if you need an excuse for being late, or are looking for a gift for someone looking to practice the dark art of tire changing.

Jul

2010

1.0

Repeated Failure

By CustomerZero

from Spokane, WA

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Comments about Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43:

I feel lucky compared to the other reviews. Only one tube failed within a week. The others lasted a month or even longer. In every case, the valve stem has ripped loose from the tube. This began after the switch from threaded valves. The threaded valves had their own unusual problem: the top of the inner valve would pop off when I removed the pump. I've never had either problem with tubes from anyplace except REI. You'd expect REI to have a higher level of quality. Actually, you'd expect REI to have the highest level of quality.

May

2010

1.0

Worst Tube EVER

By Biker Wayne

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Bad valves
Punctures Easily

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43:

I purchased half a dozen of these and have gone through all of them in the past month! Two flats in less than a mile and both were valve failures. Given the high quality I've come to expect from REI, I can't figure out why they would carry these!

Feb

2010

1.0

Stay Away!

By dmon

from Chicago, IL

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Comments about Novara Presta Tube - 700 x 35-43:

I had a bad experience with this tube. After only a single ride the valve failed. I'm going to the [...] store this afternoon to get a replacement tube. I think this tube lasted about 2 weeks. There seems to be a design flaw with the valve stem.