New Aerothan Tube with aluminum valve, Clik system, and recycled materials

Schwalbe presented years ago its line of ultra-lightweight Aerothan tubes and now comes with a new generation more advanced than ever with an aluminum valve with external thread that replaces the previous plastic ones. In addition, there will be options with the new Clik valve standard from the brand itself.

The ultra-lightweight Schwalbe Aerothan Tube now has an aluminum valve and the new Clik system

As we say, the most evident change in the new Aerothan Tube is the incorporation of an aluminum valve with external thread, which replaces the previous plastic one. This improvement not only provides greater stability and better handling, but also greater compatibility with modern pumps, sensors, and inflation systems, such as the Schwalbe Airmax Smart Bike Sensor or the Bosch speed sensor.

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The Aerothan Tube maintains its well-known performance advantages, such as ultra-lightweight, low rolling resistance, great puncture resistance, and performance comparable to tubeless systems.

The new Aerothan Tube range covers 39 different versions for all uses: road, gravel, MTB, BMX, urban, folding bikes, and cargo. In addition, Schwalbe offers Plus versions with extra thickness for those seeking additional puncture protection and some with the new Clik system.

In addition to performance, the big news is the commitment to circular economy. Schwalbe has managed to make its new Aerothan tubes made of 91% circular materials, all without compromising performance. This process is based on:

• Recycling of used tires through the Schwalbe and Pyrum Innovations AG system.
• Conversion of rubber into pyrolysis oil, which is used in BASF's ChemCycling® program to produce recycled TPU.
• Replacement of fossil raw materials with certified recycled materials through a mass balance system.

The new Aerothan tubes are already in production at Schwalbe's headquarters in Reichshof (North Rhine-Westphalia) and will arrive in stores in the fall of 2025. They are also 100% recyclable, and Schwalbe is working on a collection system to completely close the cycle.