Target or Walmart for tire tube?(mtb 26X2.00)
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Target or Walmart for tire tube?(mtb 26X2.00)
So....
Target or Walmart?
Jacob
Target or Walmart?
Jacob
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Originally Posted by jacob
So....
Target or Walmart?
Jacob
Target or Walmart?
Jacob
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Doesn't really matter, unless you need a special tube (slime filled, lightweight, or some other sort of thing...). I mean, a cheap tube from the LBS is probably the same tube you get at ***-mart, and is problably made at the same usafe sweatshop in china. If the price is the same (or cheaper), why bother making a second trip?
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I'm running bike store thorn tubes with slime from Walmart in them. Haven't had a flat in nearly 1000 miles. If you aren't concerned about weight, try this approach and stay in the saddle instead of on the side of the road fixing flats.
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Originally Posted by brokenrobot
Your LBS. There won't be a price difference... a basic tube is $4-5 no matter where you go, and buying from the little guy helps keep people out of poverty.
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Originally Posted by Dave Stohler
Doesn't really matter, unless you need a special tube (slime filled, lightweight, or some other sort of thing...). I mean, a cheap tube from the LBS is probably the same tube you get at ***-mart, and is problably made at the same usafe sweatshop in china. If the price is the same (or cheaper), why bother making a second trip?
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...So, you think things are any better for employees at bike shops? Heck, most bike shop mechanics make less than a stock person at ***-mart, and don't get any benefits, either.
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jacob...as a matter of convenience get it wherever is closet to you.
gypsy robot...without getting political...bicycle tube unions? If those existed we'd be paying $13.99 for tubes of lesser quality. Did you ever think that union workers make 40% more than normal (non-union) wages for cashiers?
gypsy robot...without getting political...bicycle tube unions? If those existed we'd be paying $13.99 for tubes of lesser quality. Did you ever think that union workers make 40% more than normal (non-union) wages for cashiers?
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Originally Posted by miamijim
jacob...as a matter of convenience get it wherever is closet to you.
gypsy robot...without getting political...bicycle tube unions? If those existed we'd be paying $13.99 for tubes of lesser quality. Did you ever think that union workers make 40% more than normal (non-union) wages for cashiers?
gypsy robot...without getting political...bicycle tube unions? If those existed we'd be paying $13.99 for tubes of lesser quality. Did you ever think that union workers make 40% more than normal (non-union) wages for cashiers?
There's a NYTimes editorial on the subject here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/15/opinion/15SAT1.html
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Jacob,
To answer your original question; If all you need is regular schrader valve tubes, I have had good service out of stock Walmart tubes. The popular sizes are only $2.99 at our Walmart. I haven't tried Target tires.
For the record I also avoid Walmart as much as possible. I don't shop there normally but I run a community service project with my students where we rebuild donated bikes and give them to the local children's shelter and other service agencies. Our school has an account set up at Walmart, plus I also buy LOTS of tubes, tires, handlebar grips, brake rebuild kits, etc.
To answer your original question; If all you need is regular schrader valve tubes, I have had good service out of stock Walmart tubes. The popular sizes are only $2.99 at our Walmart. I haven't tried Target tires.
For the record I also avoid Walmart as much as possible. I don't shop there normally but I run a community service project with my students where we rebuild donated bikes and give them to the local children's shelter and other service agencies. Our school has an account set up at Walmart, plus I also buy LOTS of tubes, tires, handlebar grips, brake rebuild kits, etc.
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Originally Posted by Bikedud
Jacob,
To answer your original question; If all you need is regular schrader valve tubes, I have had good service out of stock Walmart tubes. The popular sizes are only $2.99 at our Walmart.
To answer your original question; If all you need is regular schrader valve tubes, I have had good service out of stock Walmart tubes. The popular sizes are only $2.99 at our Walmart.
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It seems like the 'marts are more expensive when it comes to tubing. I just got a buncha Specialized tubes on sale for like $1.50 each. The most I pay for tubes is $2.50. I go through them too fast to pay as much as even $3 or $4.
I SHOULD get off my arse and start patching up my old tubes.
I SHOULD get off my arse and start patching up my old tubes.
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TArget it was.
Jacob
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