Mutt Daeng Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I'm looking for info regarding members opinions about which brands of tubes they would recommend. I have a hybrid Trek bike with 700X32C tyres. All info greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I use Kenda which are sold in most of the bike shops locally, and Bontrager, which are more expensive. I currently have two tubes of a brand I don't recall, as I replaced the tubes when I replaced the tyres recently. I forget which brand the old tyres were, but they were rubbish, and I cycled 10 km to get my new front tyre. From the same shop I bought the rear tyre in, which I had to buy in rather a hurry as I had discovered my old (not so old - a couple of thousand km) rear tyre bulging alarmingly when 20 km from home, and I couldn't think of a nearer bike shop open on a Sunday. They're nominally 700x35, I think, or maybe 700 x 32. I think my spare tubes are rated for 28 - 32 mm tyres, as I reckon they will fit my buddies' 25 mm tyres as well as my 35s. That's probably not very helpful, is it? One other thing - I always carry a puncture repair kit, but if you patch the tube, you need to put it straight back on the bike. If you keep a patched tube as spare, chances are the patch will have failed when you want to put it on the bike, but a patched tube will last just fine within the tyre - I've never had a patch fail in the tyre, and I've never had one survive as a spare until I needed it. I reckon if I get a puncture on the outward leg, I'll try to repair it, so that I still have a spare. If I use my spare, generally I'll head straight home for fear of a second puncture. SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfish Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) I'm generally using butyl Continentals, but will 'stretch' to Michelin latex when available. 700x25. For MTB I prefer tubeless. For your intended use, I'd probably stick with butyl in any of the popular brands. You may find Schrader valves [like a car] convenient, but not in that size. I like Presta valves; though need to check the right stem length and fitment of a retaining nut to reduce possible damage at the valve base. Edited November 17, 2017 by bobfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Daeng Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 @StreetCowboy & @bobfish Thanks for your replies. All good information - just what I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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