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Replacement Tube Size

  • 21-06-2010 4:41pm
    #1
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Ok, so i got a flat tyre on my bike recently (1st in over a year) and i need to get a new tube. I got a repair kit to fix it, but its pretty badly shredded. Is there any way to tell what size tube i need, without having the old one with me (i'm in work atm)?

    Its a Hybrid bike, and i'm pretty sure its an XL frame (judging by the big XL letters stuck to it).


Comments

  • #2
    Dr_Colossus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,163 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    Frame size shouldn't make any diff. If it's a hybrid then it should be 700x35c or possibly thinner depending if it's more of a racing hybrid. One sure way of checking is that the sizing will be written on the side wall of the tyre but I guess if you're in work with the bike at home then that won't help. If there anyone at home you can ring to check the tyre and pick up a tube from the lbs on your way home?


  • #3
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    No one at home atm, so i may just get the 700x35c tube and see when i get home. How much should a tube cost me?

    Its just i kind of need it for tonight, otherwise i'm running to UCD :(


  • #4
    Dr_Colossus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,163 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    A tube shouldn't be any more than about 5 or 6 euro to buy off the shelf. Usually they're about 10 euro fitted in most LBSs.


  • #5
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Bah, i think i got the wrong one. The 700x35c seems to be too big. Along the outside of the tyre is 26x1.5 (40/38-550) and along the old tube is 26x1.5/1.75. Should i ask for a 550x40c this time, or what should i be looking for? Only cost €5 so its not too bad.

    Unfortunatly, its now time to start running :(


  • #6
    Gavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    That's a mtb size tyre. Just ask for a 26" x 1.5 tube.


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