Bicycle Mechanics - another tire/tube thread

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brennser
04-22-02, 12:41 PM
hi all

ok, I'm new at this whole maintenance and repair gig so be patient with me!

just came back from the bike store where I bought a new 26x1.5 tire - also bought tubes and the guy at the store said 26x1.25 tubes were fine on a 26x1.5 tire - in fact he said they were better?

any ideas/thoughts/comments?

thanks

brennser

bikerider
04-22-02, 12:56 PM
They will work fine.

He probably prefers them because they are slightly faster and easier to install.

A larger tube for a given tire can offer a little more protection against flatting and will leak air more slowly.
a2psyklnut
04-22-02, 01:11 PM
You're good, no problems with that tube!

Just don't use screwdrivers to remove the tire!

L8R

John E
04-22-02, 02:02 PM
Many tubes come in boxes which specify a range of compatible tyre widths. I agree with the other respondents -- that particular tube will probably work fine with your tyre.
pat5319
04-27-02, 01:37 AM
He's right

Bigger thicker tubes don't offer more protection from flats, (glass, thorns etc), they just SLOW the inevitable

Ride Happy
Pat