Inner Tubes

nicb

I've ordered some 26x2.35 (Maxxis Minion DH F) tyres but noticed my spare tubes i have are only 26 x 1.5/2.2 SV (doh!) i'm guessing i'll be on the limit if i use those, can anybody advise what tubes would be best?

FunBus

You'll probably be OK with the tubes you have, but like you say, you'll be stretching them a bit and if you're using the tyres properly, you wont want to do that! There's plenty of DH tubes avaialble from Maxxis/Schwalbe etc and most are much of a likeness - more heavy duty than a standard tube so heavier weight, but if you're downhilling, durability is more important. you'll get tubes to go up to and slightly bigger than 3" so you wont have any probs

nicb

Thanks for reply, i'll be using them for trail use, so i might get away with my 2.2 tubes for now?
I've found these Schwalbe AV10 or Schwalbe AV13 but whats the difference with the AV numbers??

nicb

Just noticed the av10 are 24" haha (need to look at the descriptions better) so AV13s could be the choice!

FunBus

they should do the trick, but you'll find they wont be a great deal different to what you've already got.......i should definately stay away from the 24", nightmare to fit on a 26" wheel!

The Northern Monkey

minion 2.35's come up small anyways... you'll be fine.

peter413

You will be fine, I have used 2.1 tubes in High Rollers and Minions with no problems.

I do find the uni-tube system of Conti tubes useful though

nicb

Thanks for all the replies dudes, i'll save myself some money then, Oh and re FunBus, i'm sure the 24" will stretch