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what tubes for this wheel?

  • 21-07-2010 2:46pm
    #1
    fguihen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭


    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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  • #2
    Single Malt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭Single Malt


    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


  • #3
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    fguihen wrote: »
    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.


  • #4
    fguihen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭fguihen


    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.


  • #5
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Continental MTB: Brand

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

    Presta: Valve type
    Presta%20and%20Schrader%20Images.gif

    52mm: Valve Length.


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