Which Schwalbe tube do I need?

stu99
stu99 Posts: 177
edited May 2008 in Workshop
I'm running Schwalbe Ultremo 23-622 tyres on Fulcrum Racing 5 622-15 rims.

What spare tube should I buy from the Schwalbe range - do I need a 60mm option or smaller?

This company http://www.langsettcycles.co.uk/product ... m2b0s123p0
has a few options.

Thanks for any advice

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  • blorg
    blorg Posts: 1,169
    Is there any particular reason you want a Schwalbe tube? Any 700x23 tube will do the job.

    I use Vittoria Ultralites 19-23 which are a good compromise- not the heaviest tube (claimed 80g, actual 88g) but perfectly reliable and easy to handle. Fold up small and cheap too.

    You can get 50g tubes but there are mixed reports; some find them fine, some find them very problematic.

    In terms of valve length I suspect you would not need as long as 60mm, 42mm standard would probably be OK- easiest way to check is just to measure your rim depth- valve length is what is says on the tin so just imagine would a 42mm valve be long enough to stick through this rim!

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