Bicycle Inner Tube Width
So a 29 inch mtb tube will have the same diameter as a 700c road wheel while a 27 5 inch tube will be the same diameter as a 650b road wheel.
Bicycle inner tube width. Use a tube within 3 8 inch of the stated width for road bikes. Product title slime self sealing 26 bike bicycle inner tube shrader 26 x 1 75 2 125 average rating. The size of an inner tube varies with the amount of air that you fill them with. For example a 700c tube can be substituted for a 27 inch tube and vice versa.
26 x 1 95 2 125 indicating that the tube is intended to fit a 26 inch tyre with a width of between 1 95 inches and 2 125 inches. Well this is an awesome tube from q tubes that has a presta valve. When you re getting new tires for your bike just be certain to choose ones that say 700x35c. For example choose a tube for a mountain bike if the width is within inch of the tire s stated width.
So while the inner tube we buy for one of our examples above has to be 700c in diameter the width it will suit may be marked on the box as 23 25c or even 20 28c. While you can find a variety of bikes with wheel sizes ranging from 16 to 27 5 inches the most common sizes include 26 inches 27 5 inches 29 inches and 700c. As with other inner tubes with a shorter valve the sunlite bicycle inner tube valve works well with an extender if you need a longer valve. Mountain bike tyre sizes are usually stated in inches.
Simple as that even easier than choosing an inner tube. Quick bit of detail on presta valves. So they re sold by fixed diameter and range of widths e g. Inner tubes typically state a wheel diameter and width range for which they will work e g.
Most valves are 32mm long with the exception of some road bikes. 3 8 out of 5 stars 131 ratings based on 131 reviews current price 11 39 11. A tube with a close diameter measurement will also work. 700 35 43 which would work for tires ranging from 700x35c to 700x43c.
The humble inner tube may be one of the simplest parts on your bike but with a wide range of sizes different valve types and a choice of materials choosing the right tube isn t necessarily as. Unlike an inner tube s diameter which is fixed an inner tube s volume can operate effectively over quite a wide range.