700 x 23 Latex Tube in 700 x 25 Tire: Possible? Pros? / Cons?
05-07-15, 03:45 PM
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700 x 23 Latex Tube in 700 x 25 Tire: Possible? Pros? / Cons?
My buddy gave me two Michelin latex tubes that say 700 x 23 on the box.
There is no range given, like on many tubes, that would say 700 x 23-25.
I have used the Michelin latex tubes in 23s a lot and love the ride feel.
These days I roll on GP4000sII 25s and so I am wondering if I can use the Michelin 700 x2 3 tubes with a good result.
700 x 23 Latex Tube in 700 x 25 Tire: Possible? Pros? / Cons? Thanks.
There is no range given, like on many tubes, that would say 700 x 23-25.
I have used the Michelin latex tubes in 23s a lot and love the ride feel.
These days I roll on GP4000sII 25s and so I am wondering if I can use the Michelin 700 x2 3 tubes with a good result.
700 x 23 Latex Tube in 700 x 25 Tire: Possible? Pros? / Cons? Thanks.
05-07-15, 04:02 PM
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Latex tubes are very "stretchy" and should work in your 700-25 tires with no problems. They will, like any latex tube, lose pressure very quickly so expect to reinflate them before every ride.
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05-07-15, 07:06 PM
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I have a couple latex tubes that came with a bike I got. I've noticed two things about them: they weigh less on my gram scale, and they lose air rapidly. I have not noticed any difference while riding.
And yeah, they'll be fine in your 25mm tires.
And yeah, they'll be fine in your 25mm tires.
05-07-15, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by FastJake
and they lose air rapidly.
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05-07-15, 10:04 PM
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Jeepers, you're talking about 10% or so more stretch on a Latex tube. Did you never play with balloons as a child?
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05-08-15, 09:28 AM
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Thank you for your responses. I am reassured that the 23 tubes will fit 25 tires with no problem.
I have ridden latex tubes for thousands of miles on 23s and I don't mind the air loss.
There are rituals I enjoy that are just a part of cycling to me.
My Ritual 12 Step Check List
These 12 Steps matter a lot to me.
They are the rituals that prepare me to go into the mystic.
I have ridden latex tubes for thousands of miles on 23s and I don't mind the air loss.
There are rituals I enjoy that are just a part of cycling to me.
My Ritual 12 Step Check List
- Select a kit: Jersey, Shorts, Socks, maybe a base layer.
- Get into the kit.
- Put on the sunscreen.
- Fill the bottles, put them on the bike.
- Put shoe covers, a snack, I.D. & phone in jersey pockets.
- Turn the Garmin on.
- Top off the Tires with a sip of air.
- Put on the Shoes & on the Gloves.
- Put on the Helmet and snap the chin strap.
- Sunglasses go on, with the temple arms over the helmet straps, of course.
- Tell any family members who are home, I love them, my route, and when I expect to be back.
- Start the Garmin and go!
These 12 Steps matter a lot to me.
They are the rituals that prepare me to go into the mystic.
05-08-15, 11:52 AM
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In a pinch, I've used tubes for specced for smaller tires before and they work, but I found them to be more prone to pinch flats. Granted, this was being stuck with a tube like the OP has, and a having a flat w/ 28s. 23 -> 25 should be far less of a problem.
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05-08-15, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Somnifac
In a pinch, I've used tubes for specced for smaller tires before and they work, but I found them to be more prone to pinch flats. Granted, this was being stuck with a tube like the OP has, and a having a flat w/ 28s. 23 -> 25 should be far less of a problem.
05-08-15, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FastJake
Frankly, if you're getting pinch flats, you're not running enough pressure or more likely you're running a tire that's too narrow for your weight/terrain. A different tube is not the cure. You still have to worry about denting your rim.
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05-08-15, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Somnifac
It was using smaller tubes on a cx bike, where lower pressure is the norm.
