Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Why ? a tube for 32 wide tires is not that much of a burden to carry is it?
Physics.. thinner wall stretched tubes lose air from seepage quicker.
And Goat head thorns are seeking out bicycle tires.
Yeah well, I'll get the right tubes eventually. My LBS didn't have any 700x32 tubes with long valves in presta so I'll have to mail order some. The correct size tubes are on the bike now, I'm only talking about using the skinny tubes for spares during the interim.