Mountain bikers and their bikes, tyres and tubes have to be able to cope with rough terrain. But of course there are gradations here too. A downhill route with rocks and roots is just crying out for an AERON/TPU UltraProtect tube, while Alpine crossers should choose the ExtraLite for a compromise between puncture protection and performance for the constant ups and downs.

However, if you want to get the best possible performance out of yourself and your bike, the SuperLite Race is your ideal ally.

• 169g (1.7″ – 2.5″), 197g (2.5″-3.0″)