Narrow Inner Tubes
05-27-25 | 12:25 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa, 1985 Cannondale SM600 (24/26)
Narrow Inner Tubes
Does anyone know of a source for actual narrow presta inner tubes? Not "Fits 18c to 30c", etc. I'm looking for something to actually fit 18c to 23c. I know the trend is wider tires, but... any hold-outs out there for narrow tires?
05-27-25 | 01:53 PM
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https://www.biketiresdirect.com/sear...2443+4491+4492
https://biketubebrand.com/collections/road-tubes
https://biketubebrand.com/collections/road-tubes
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05-27-25 | 01:59 PM
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05-27-25 | 02:58 PM
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I prefer 32mm valves as well. Search eBay for "tube presta 32," and then just look for the right size in the results.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226673670828
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226673670828
05-27-25 | 04:05 PM
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I prefer 32mm valves as well. Search eBay for "tube presta 32," and then just look for the right size in the results.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226673670828
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226673670828
05-28-25 | 06:51 PM
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Panaracer makes 18 - 23 mm wide 700C tubes with a 32/34 mm tall presta valve and Cycles Grand Bois sells them out of Japan. Pricing is fair and shipping is fast. I use these and larger ones from them and the 32 mm valve looks correct on a restoration compared to the 42 mm which seems the new normal.
https://cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/T700_T23.html
Panaracer makes 18 - 23 mm wide 700C tubes with a 32/34 mm tall presta valve and Cycles Grand Bois sells them out of Japan. Pricing is fair and shipping is fast. I use these and larger ones from them and the 32 mm valve looks correct on a restoration compared to the 42 mm which seems the new normal.
https://cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/T700_T23.html
Last edited by bertinjim; 05-28-25 at 06:52 PM. Reason: additional info
