In cycling lore, a quote attributed to Eddy Merckx has been around for ages. It goes something like, “Don’t buy upgrades, ...

Tubolito announces new lightweight TPU tubes for new 32-inch mountain bike wheels and tires, coming in spring, 2026.

Tubolito of Austria is working on a “nanogenerator” built into one of its trademark orange bicycle inner tubes that powers a wireless tire pressure sensor. “It’s like a mini dynamo,” said Tubolito’s ...

Years ago, PumpTire developed a self-inflating bicycle tire that used the compression of the tire on the ground to suck air inside. Unfortunately, the entire tire had to be replaced once it wore down.

This inner-tube vending machine is outside a bike store in Cologne, Germany, and a new tube will cost €6 ($8.50) — a pretty normal price in Europe. It’s certainly handy — If you need a new tube, you ...

Fashion forward bike aficionados can now make an eco statement with the new Spare Tire Bike Tube Belt designed by Surya Graf. The stylish Spare Tire Belt is constructed out of reclaimed bicycle inner ...

If you’re a cyclist that lives in an area with poorly-maintained infrastructure, you’ll likely have plenty of punctured inner tubes begging for reuse. Consider crafting them into a rugged, ...