Inner Tubes

[pubrunner]

The other day, I decided to put air into my tyres. The tyres can go up to 120psi and I decided to go up to this level; when I got to 120psi, I touched the tyre and the inner tube exploded.

Obviously, I require a new inner tube (700X18-23C); is there anything I need to consider when getting a new tube (apart from ensuring the size is correct) - are they all much of the same quality ? Can they all be pumped up to the same pressure ?

Thank you for any replies.

 

[gavintc]

The pressure rating is defined by the tyre. Your problem was probably because the bead around the lip had not seated correctly into the wheel. It has happened to me. I generally put about 50 psi in, have a good look around the tyre, checking for any bulges or lifting of the tyre wall, and then blow up to full pressure.

Inner tubes - get what ever you fancy. Generally speaking, the more you pay, the less you get (weight).

 

[pubrunner]

That's a good tip - pumping the tyre to 50psi and then checking; Thank you very much !

 

[Mr Pig]

I bought a couple of Halfords tubes (they were reduced) for my son's bike not long ago and they are rubbish. Both loose air, one so quickly I binned it and fitted a Specialized one.

 

[mondobongo]

I use Continental tubes, have had no problems and you can get them online for a couple of quid a piece.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I use Continental tubes, have had no problems and you can get them online for a couple of quid a piece.

I've just bought five from Bicycle Rubber, £9.95 inc postage.

http://www.bicyclerubber.com/acatalog/Continental.html

 

[pubrunner]

I've just bought five from Bicycle Rubber, £9.95 inc postage.

http://www.bicyclerubber.com/acatalog/Continental.html

Many thanks for the link; the tubes quoted are 700X18-25C, mine are 700X18-23C - will they fit okay ? If so, I'll have a tenner's worth - that certainly is a good deal !!!

 

[Smokin Joe]

Many thanks for the link; the tubes quoted are 700X18-25C, mine are 700X18-23C - will they fit okay ? If so, I'll have a tenner's worth - that certainly is a good deal !!!

You won't have a problem.

 

[Poolcue]

Would the tubes advertised above fit to a 700x26C road tyre?