(Part 2) Best bike tubes according to redditors
We found 140 Reddit comments discussing the best bike tubes. We ranked the 90 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Exactly what someone else said, some brands (cheaper especially) tend to be leakier than others. I would try a better quality tube before other factors.
These Schwalbe sv15 tubes are my current favourites.
Here is a link to bulk tubes. 5 for $20. having 5 of 5 different sized tubes, or 10 of the most common will probably save a bunch of people out in deep playa or on the 3:00 side. Also you could go to a bike shop, donate and help fix tubes all for about $100.
Only way that makes sense is on a carbon or titanium frame that weighs under 10 pounds. Alternatively, these weigh like 2 pounds.
Stop-A-Flat Puncture Proof, Thorn-Resistant, No-Flat, Bicycle Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S0N8WM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OSjODbYWFJ7CQ
Get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-A-Flat-1-75-Tube-Yellow-16-Inch/dp/B00S0N8WCM/
The size of the tire tube you need should be on the graco stroller tires.
My graco fast action stroller tires popped so many times. Then I got these for the back two wheels and it’s been great. I never got a front wheel no pop tube because they didn’t have the size when I ordered the back tubes, but it hasn’t popped yet.
Technically, nothing wrong with it.
Only downside is, it's less resistant to the puncture because the tube is thinner. Thicker tubes tend to have less puncture as you can imagine, and if this is for your commute, I would keep it as spare and look for [25-32 tubes](http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Presta-Valve-2-Pack-25-32cc/dp/B01CYTV4OA?ie=UTF8&keywords=25 32 tubes&qid=1464720082&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5) as it's more robust.
I HIGHLY recommend these 2 items together
Puncture Resistant Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case Road Tire
Forte Road Puncture Resistant Presta Bicycle Tube
both are amazing, together almost undefeatable, I've gone thousands of miles with no flats
These ones:
https://www.amazon.com/EVO-Bicycle-Tube-2-0-2-4-Removable/dp/B00P2BKO7G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1527008641&sr=8-14&keywords=27.5+tubes
Cool, I'm not seeing many of those tbh, is this the one to get?
https://www.amazon.com/Vittoria-Latex-700x25-Presta-Valve/dp/B01L38MW58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538830052&sr=8-1&keywords=latex+tube+28
~ $6.40/tube with some cheap tire levers included.
You bought (700x38) a fair bit larger tire than came stock (700x28).
The tubes you bought are 700x20-25.
Basically they are too small. That being said, you can probably make them work. Just bear in mind you are more likely to flat as the tubes have less material to fill the casing of your tire. If it's easy enough you should probably try to size up to these at 700x32-47 (which contains your 38 in the range)
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Presta-Valve-2-Pack-25-32cc/dp/B01CYTV4P4/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1502972845&sr=1-3&keywords=inner%2Btube%2B700&th=1&psc=1
New England here:
Bike: Dedicated winter bike with sealed cables, 32h box-section wheels with 28c tires. Staying on top of bike maintenance is super important because stopping for a mechanical can be downright dangerous if you're riding in remote areas.
Some people I know ride with thorn-proof tubes in the winter because they want a nearly zero percent chance of flats. They are really heavy!
https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Thorn-Resistant-Presta-Valve/dp/B00QU9C1O8
Dress: This is person-specific. Obviously layering is key.
More key is having more zippered layers up top so you can unzip when going uphill. Keeping sweating minimal is the goal. Sometimes it's unavoidable. On a recent 5 hour ride, I carried an extra thermal baselayer and pair of socks to change at a midway stop. 10/10 - would recommend.
Also key are chemical handwarmers on top of your shoe, underneath the shoe cover (I have a set of zipperless neoprene booties that are the most durable set I've owned.)
As nerdy as they are, I use Bar Mitts when it gets below freezing. I've been able to use very light gloves with them, which provides much more dexterity for shifting or grabbing food than heavy gloves.
Bonus pro-tip: Don't forget about hydration when out in the cold! It's really important for staying warm.
I think they're just standard bike tires that are also used on jogging strollers and some electric wheelchairs, mine is 14 x 2.125. The tube is a bit tricky, you either need a short valve or angled valve like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/PACK-35-40-SCHRADER-Valve-Sunlite/dp/B00NJXAHQM
I'd think there be plenty of shops in the Phoenix area that would have an appropriately sized tube.
Inner tubes stretch, you just need to be close, not dead on.
Don't get that tube, it's the lightweight version and won't last as long. If you aren't racing, get standard weight tubes- they will also save you a dollar or two. I ride Sunlite tubes in all of my bikes, and have for over a decade. I buy three or four tubes per year, so my sample size is starting to get pretty big. Sunlite tubes work fine, get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Standard-Presta-Valve-Tubes/dp/B00WKTZ4Y6?th=1&psc=1
My next guess would be the liner that keeps your tube from rubbing against the inside of the spokes is missing or out of place. I can never seem to get mine to stay put when I have to change tubes, so I've just been using heavy duty electrical tape, and it seems to work fine.
Another issue might be that something has gotten embedded into the tire that sticks through just enough to poke the tube. If that's the case, you need to replace both the tire and the tube.
As a side note, I personally prefer to use heavy duty inner tubes since they are harder to puncture. That said, when I bike it is almost exclusively mtn. biking and it never hurts to have extra strong equipment when mtn. biking. I've also heard that tires with kevlar bands in them are a lot harder to puncture. I haven't tried them myself, so I cannot say one way or the other. There are also tire liners, but I don't know anybody who has tried them.
T9 is a fine lubricant.
Regarding tubes, I think you're missing a digit on that tire size. I'm guessing it's probably a 27 x 1 1/4. The 27 is the wheel size (630 mm) and the 1 1/4 is the width (32 mm). Look for a tube that has that same size listed on it (like this one. Also, make sure it has the same type of valve (it's probably a schrader valve, which is what I linked, but make sure it's not presta). Last, 1 1/4 is not the same as 1.25 when it comes to bike tires.
Those should be sweet, though obviously with slicks you'll want to take it more cautiously if riding offroad with turning and braking, especially if it's not a harder surface. But as long as it's not muddy or loose sand/dirt you should still have a decent amount of grip from a 2" tire.
Get a pair of tire levers so you can get your old tires off and the new ones on, get a spare inner tube or two as well in case you get a puncture, and a decent pump with a gauge if you don't have one already as it's important to pump the tires up to the correct pressure, running them too soft means punctures are far more likely and the bike can handle badly in corners and need more effort to pedal along.
conti 700x25-32
It's a 60% discount online so I'd say that's worth it if the tube is the same quality. I've been doing some more research and the basic tubes are all made at 3 factories so I'm not sure how much variation there is in quality accross them.
That's kinda why I was asking here. I figured the people here would know what the high quality products are and where to find them.
I recently purchased these