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18-25mm tubes in a 28mm tire?

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Old 09-03-08, 09:46 PM
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18-25mm tubes in a 28mm tire?
How dangerous would this be?
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No problem at all. Many people deliberately use tubes a size smaller than the tires.
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Not at all. I use undersized tubes all the time. They pack smaller and I can use them on my racing bike as well
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Well that sure answers that question! Thanks!
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