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21-07-2010, 15:46   #1
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what tubes for this wheel?

I have the following wheels on my mountain bike:

Wheels: Shimano M475-L hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
Tires: Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.25" front, 26x2.20" rear


What do i ask for when looking for tubes for these wheels/tires? id like to buy online but dont know what to search for.
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21-07-2010, 15:51   #2
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Why in the name of the lord buy tubes online? Take your bike to a shop. Ask a staff member to give you tubes to fit your bike
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Tires: Bontrager Jones XR, 26x2.25" front, 26x2.20" rear
Continental MTB 26 x 1.75-2.5 Presta 52mm

52mm should be long enough, maybe measure the old valve length. Make sure you have a Presta compatible pump (road bike kind of valve with a nut on top).

He is right though, buy locally, you don't save much online unless you are buying in bulk and/or at sale prices. You will only need one or two and a repair kit, you can pretty much just repair the tube indefinitely.
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ok, i hear you guys, but even so, the store that i bought the bike in is a bit away. i go by a bike store most days but dont have my bike with me. just want to know what to ask for.
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21-07-2010, 16:46   #5
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Continental MTB: Brand

26: Wheel Diameter(most MTBs are 26", a few are 29")
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1.75-2.5: Range of tyre widths this tube will suit

Presta: Valve type


52mm: Valve Length.

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