Questions tagged [innertube]
A rubber torus shaped balloon which is inflated via a valve inside a tyre to keep it rigid.
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Sudden deflation of a mountain bike tube without a bang?
I pumped up my flat tires on a Sunday afternoon and on Monday nothing went wrong, but on Tuesday, my bike was left in the rain followed by scorching sun. During that time, both of my bike tires ...
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Changing 23mm tyre to 25mm - considerations?
I got a L size Opus Allegro 4.0 (2014) which came with Vittoria Zaffiro tyres 23-622 (700*23c) on an Alloy Shimano Asoo WH-R501 wheelset 622x15c. I'd like to fit a wider tyre to improve my experience ...
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Can I pump my MTB tire to max (55 psi / 380 kPa) without the tube inside bursting?
I have a e-mountain bike and I use to commute to uni every day. I have heard that higher tire pressures give you a bit more speed. My tires say I can pump to 55 psi (380 kPa) but I don't know if my ...
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New bike but no idea on inner tube size
I bought a new bike a few days ago, Cannondale Bad Boy 3 2019 which gets delivered in a few days.
https://www.cannondale.com/en/Europe/Bike/ProductDetail?Id=7f48452b-f9eb-4e10-89e7-4a7550944bfa
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700x25c tubes inside 700x23c tyre
I'm riding on 700x23c tyres with 700x23c tubes, road bike. I've obtained a box of 700x25c tubes. While I'm taking the approach that it's always best to fit the correct size, I'd like to either use, ...
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Tubeless vs Tubeless ready
I've decided to upgrade to road tubeless. Hutchinson sells both "Tubeless" and "Tubeless Ready" tires. According to Hutchinson' website, Tubeless Ready means that (in addition to having a special bead)...
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Is 700c 25/32 iner tubes the same as 700c 18/25?
I'm trying to replace inner tubes on my bike but I got ones that do not match the one that I am taking out of a wheel.
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New wheel. Does it need that little rubber lining between it and the tube?
I recently replaced my rear wheel (hooray for figuring out how to remove the cassette). Now I am about to put the old tube in the new wheel. I noticed the new wheel doesn't have any rubber lining to ...
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Technique for self-adhesive puncture repair patches
Is there any special technique for using self-adhesive puncture repair patches?
Today, I've had two different tubes fail within a minute of being inflated because the air pressure had split through ...
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What are the dangers of the tyre/inner tube bursting?
Is there a danger if the tyre or the inner tube suddenly burst?
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Why do my tires always deflate between rides?
I realize this is a topic that’s been posted about a few times, but please forgive me for adding a new thread anyway just to make sure I’m not missing something. I don’t know much at all about bicycle ...
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New high quality tire doesn't sit evenly on the rim
It's my first tire change experience and I got so far using youtube videos but now I'm stuck.
Got these Schwalbe 365 tires yesterday for my folding bike.
It is an all season model which feels a bit ...
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Inner tube - series of dot marks and a puncture, what has caused it?
This is on the outside of the tube. There is a series of small dots marks about 1-2mm apart, and one of them has turned into a puncture.
I've felt around the inside of the wheel, and the inside of ...
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Bontrager thorn-resistant vs self-sealing tubes?
So I arrived in New Mexico a bit over a month ago from the East Coast. Little did I know, there are things called "goatheads" that will give you flats like crazy. So I found that out fast on my 29er. ...
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Inner tubes - if two tubes match the tire, is bigger or smaller better for durability?
Some of the inner tubes tire thickness ranges overlap. For example Schwalbe often offers tubes in 1.5"-2.4" and 2.1"-3.0" width ranges. Given a tire that fits both ranges, like for example a 2.15" ...
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Tube patches: dedicated ones or recycling old tubes?
Before I discovered puncture less tires, I had often to patch my inner tubes.
I initially bought dedicated patches (which invariantly were too big or too stiff), then decided to try cutting old tubes ...
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Why using a puncture repair kit instead of a new inner tube?
I am a casual rider (~30 km commute as often as possible) in an urban setting.
Reading this SE site to learn about biking (the resource is extraordinary, even though I don't understand every ...
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New inner tube bulges near the valve when inflated
I've installed a new inner tube in my wheel. I checked the tube doesn't make a knot. When I inflate the tube, it bulges near the valve, and this rubs against the brakes.
REF tube: 32/47 609/642
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Which inner tube do I need to buy for 28 inch fixie bike?
I have a 2018 FIXIE Inc. Betty Leeds.
https://www.fahrrad.de/fixie-inc-betty-leeds-white-694674.html
These are the sizes of the tyres:
Reifen vorne Marke: Kenda Typ: K-193 Größe: 28 Zoll ...
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How long do inner tubes last?
I recently started biking again after taking about 2.5 years off. My bike has been sitting in my garage since then. I did a 30 mile ride as my first one back and I didn't replace my tubes beforehand. ...
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Why did both of my inner tubes blow out on a new bike I've only put 4 hours on?
I bought a new Diamondback Trace hybrid bike about a month ago. Rode it twice for about an hour a piece and the last time for about two hours. I had no problems any of the times and inflated the tires ...
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Inner tube size
I'm really confused what inner tube size I need to buy for the tyres I have. Is anyone able to help me understand what is written on the tyre and what to look for?
40/100-622 33b moped m/c
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Diameter of valve hole in the inner wall of the rim
Let's say I have presta valve, so the outer hole in the rim is 6 mm (the visible hole). However rim can have inner "wall" inside with inner hole in it -- to my surprise the hole has bigger diameter.
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Can I use rimless tape with an inner tube on a regular (tube style) rim?
The plastic and cloth rim tapes at my LBS come in a couple of sizes: too narrow and too wide. Too narrow barely covers the spoke holes (meaning, it doesn't). Too wide gets into the bead area, making ...
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Inner tube valve cut from stretched rim tape?
I was trying to fix my sisters flat tire to make some money by charging her fees cheaper than the bike shop.
I found the leak to be on the actual valve piece. Near the base there is a small cut ...
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Could a flat tyre two days later be due to a clumsy service?
I had my bike serviced on Monday. Part way through the workshop called to inform me that they thought both tyres were perished and needed replacing. I trusted their judgement and gave them the go ...
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Can I fix an inner tube if the valve has been pushed inside?
I can't pump my bike tire because the valve of the inner tube has been pushed inside, where its not visible anymore. Is there a possible way for me to fix this or should I buy a new inner tube?
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Schrader inner tube gets cut by Presta sized hole in rim
I am new at bikes. I got an old bike with flat tires which I decided to put back to life.
I went to Walmart and got the cheapest inner tubes (Goodyear) which turned out to be Schrader type. I had no ...
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Choosing the right tube for my tire
I wanted to change my bike tire. Is it okay to use 26x1.90 inner tube with 26x1.95 tire?
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Which size inner tubes to buy?
New to cycling and have no idea what size inner tubes to buy for my particular bike.
Following dimensions on tire:
N28x1.75*36H
622*19c
Seems to me this is an unconventional wheel size? Was ...
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Why do I keep getting cut looking flats?
My flats are causing some deep confusion.
In the last year I've replaced at least 12 inner tubes because I keep getting flats. They are not puncture or pinch flats, they look like cuts to the tube, ...
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Outside of Schrader valve is inflating. This isn’t right, is it?
My wife has an old Moulton bike. I was inflating her tyres (small wheels, tyre imprinted ‘50 pounds’, when the rubber surround of the Schrader valve started inflating also.
It all seems quite ...
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I keep getting flats right at the valve!
I changed 3 inner-tubes, they keep getting cut right at the bottom of the valve. I sanded down the hole where the valve goes, it had a sharp edge! Flats still happening...
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How do I patch a tube's ribbed area?
Normally, when applying a patch to a tube, both the patch and the tube surfaces are smooth and it is easy to press the patch onto the tube.
However, some tubes have small ribbed areas where it is ...
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Tire and Tube size mismatch
I have a tire with 24x2.125 written on it, and the new inner tube which I'm planning to install 24x2.175-3.0 Is this too big for the tire and can be prone to punctures etc. or should be OK? It is a ...
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4 punctures in one week, even after replacing tube and tire, what's happening?
I've just had my 4th puncture in 8 days on the bike I use to commute to work. Same back wheel each time. I haven't had a puncture before in the 2 years I've had this bike.
After the first puncture I ...
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I just bought a new Cube Hyde Bike [closed]
I just bought a new cube hyde 2017 bike and I'm not the biggest fan of the stock tyres that came with the bike. I mainly use it on roads and urban areas so I would prefer a more low profile tyre. Any ...
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Does an old tire become tight?
I'm asking this question (see the title) because I wasted so much time/energy (after having a punctured tube) trying to remove the tire and to put it again, while the guys I see on Youtube don't seem ...
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Sidewall repeatedly splitting in same place on rim
Good afternoon, folks. Wondering if anyone has had this or a similar issue:
I blew a tire a few weeks back and replaced the tube and tire after thoroughly inspecting the rim for damage. After a few ...
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Tube compatibility for given tyre dimensions
My tire says: 700x40c 40-622 , is the tube in the picture a perfect fit?
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Can't get tire to seat right when changing tube
I can't change tires for the life of me and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I go through the standard procedure:
Slightly inflate the tube
Put the tire halfway on the rim
Stuff the tube into the ...
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Presta valve inner tube issue: area around the valve does not fill up
I have this problem I keep running into and it's getting pretty expensive.
I've bought many inner tubes and when I pump the tire up with air, the inner tube fills up really good except in the area ...
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How do I prevent a tube valve from fusing to my rim
I have a 20" Sun Rims CR-18 rear rim. This rim has a cylindrical metal sleeve that goes through the valve hole. Not sure where that came from, as I inherited the rim with the bike when I bought it ...
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What's the smallest possible tube that will work with my bikes?
I've seen questions concerning tube size but I haven't found anything matching what I'm trying to accomplish. I want to buy a few tubes to keep around for trails-side emergencies when mountain biking....
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How does Slime coagulate and seal holes in tires?
How do tire tube sealants like Slime coagulate and seal holes?
They can't coagulate like blood, because there's air already in the tube and they'd solidify. It also can't be in contact with moisture ...
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How often should we add inner tube sealant liquid?
When I recently bought my new MTB: CUBE ACID 29" 2017, the shop put sealant liquid in the inner tubes. So far so good, great, no punctures, no loss of air, really happy. My questions:
How often (or ...
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Strange tube leak [duplicate]
So I have this bmx bike where the back tire's inner tube was leaking air and I'd have to inflate it every day or so. And I just got a new tube and it's having the same issue. Anyone got any ideas?
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Misshapen inner tube, is this evidence of it being incorrectly fitted?
I recently fitted new tires and inner tubes (Continental 700 25c). Today I had a fairly slow puncture, going flat in around 20 mins. I removed the tube and found that the puncture was at the edge of ...
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Choice of spare tyre and tube in Europe for 40-559(ETRTO) or 26"X1.5
I am currently having tyre 40-559(ETRTO) or 26"X1.5 and tube picture. But I recently thought of buying a spare tube and tyre(available on some offer). However, I had a hard time in matching it with my ...
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Difference between 22x635 and 40x635 wheels/inner tubes?
Today I had my first encounter with the wildly variegated world of inner tubes / tires / wheels sizes. My wheel shows this, no info readable on the tire:
I already discovered that 28x1.5 and 28x1 1/2 ...