Ison Distribution to carry Tubolight goods

Following the addition of KS Components earlier this year, Ison Distribution has today announced that it will distribute Tubolight puncture protection products.

A race-proven solution to shrugging off pinch flats on some of the world’s most turbulent courses, Tubolight EVO tyre inserts were developed by studying the pinch flat in detail, including testing how the tyre interacts with the rim at the moment of impact. That prompted Tubolight to move material to sit over and outside of the rim bead.

With the cushioning installed the portion over the rim bead is increased by 30% to 60% depending on rim width, and together with a harder compound, rim hits are drastically reduced. The super tight fitting is retained, because that’s an incredible bonus for added lateral stability and avoid tyre burp.

During a strike against a rock or similar object the air channel between insert and rim acts like a valve. At this moment part of air molecules inside the tyre move from the outer portion of the insert into the channel, causing a difference in pressure. As the insert is very tight on the rim, those molecules get trapped and take a fraction of time longer to re-establish even pressure between the outer and inner portion. That means, in the real world, rolling resistance and tyre rebound are reduced.

Two products sit within the range with “competitive RRPs from £39.99,” according to Ison boss Lloyd Townsend, who adds that a full dealer margin is offered. The products are:

Tubolight EVO SL

Superlight, the dominating device in the cross-country world cup, designed around rims with minimum 25mm internal width, up to 42mm of overall width. Best suited for 2.20-2.40” tyres.

Weight: 58 grams for the 29”.

Best application: cross country (front and rear), trail, enduro (front only)

Tubolight EVO HD

Gravity, slightly wider and taller, it features and harder compound, developed to work with stronger casing tyres from 2.35” to 2.80”.

Minimum inner rim width is 26mm, and maximum overall width is 46mm.

Weight: 90 grams for the 29”.

Best application: trail (rear only), enduro, downhill, e-bike.

The MTB and gravel options, plus valves, are in the Ison UK warehouse now, while road-suited options are coming soon.