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The tyre on my bike

Can anyone tell me what spec inner tube I need for this tyre? I discovered the one I'd previously bought didn't look fat enough when I got my first puncture with it the other day, now I'm in the process of getting the kit I need to quickly fix punctures on the way to work.

Thanks very much! John.

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  • Is there a metric equivalent? Finding one for my road bike was easy but this seems to be a weird tyre..
    – John Hunt
    Commented Mar 7, 2013 at 9:27
  • Keep in mind that tubes can cover a fairly wide range of tires. The same tube generally fits 27" and 700 (28") tires, and typically a width range will be speced something like 28-37 mm.
    – Daniel R Hicks
    Commented Mar 7, 2013 at 12:53

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Looks like 28 x 1 3/8 (although I did have to squint a bit!), or 700 x 35 if you prefer metric. I think they're pretty standard, I seem to remember having a hybrid that had this size wheel.

For example, the first result on a google search shows one on Amazon. That particular one is a Kenda but I'd lay odds that all the main manufacturers will make this size.

As regards an on-the-road fix, I carry a repair kit (glue & patches) but to be honest would only use if absolutely necessary. Its pretty cheap, and certainly easier, to carry a spare tube. That plus a couple of levers, plus a small pump or CO2, should get you home. I like to carry some disposable latex gloves as well, just to minimise how mucky I get.

If you start getting regular punctures, look more at what tyres you're riding.

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  • Well it's the first puncture I've had with this bike.. totally agree about having spare tubes.. trying to patch a hole is frustrating, time consuming and mucky. Good idea about the gloves too!
    – John Hunt
    Commented Mar 7, 2013 at 11:01
  • Yes, 622 is 700c. As a general rule, it's safer to use the ISO/ERTRO measurement, though it doesn't matter as much for inner tubes as it does for tyres (the wrong "28 inch" tyre won't fit the rim, but a 28" tube will stretch). sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
    – armb
    Commented Mar 7, 2013 at 13:56

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