Inner Tubes. Newbie Question

AdrianStuart
AdrianStuart Posts: 140
edited August 2012 in Road beginners
This is a stupid question but trying to get my head round inner tubes.

I have the following tyres. Kenda Kriterium K1018 25c

What inner tube size do I need and valve etc :?:

Comments

  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    700x25 inner tube (usually covered by 700x18-25) with a presta valve. Valve length to suit your rim.
  • simon_masterson
    simon_masterson Posts: 2,740
    What Paul said.

    They stretch, so it's not as if you couldn't put an inner tube for a 23-25 in a 28-35, but you may as well make life easier for yourself. If you're not sure about valve length, consult your existing tube or head to your LBS, who should be able to point you in the right direction.
    Retro(ish) TT 2017-
    Fixed TT 2015-2016
  • gloomyandy
    gloomyandy Posts: 520
    Just a thought but might be worth checking the diameter of the valve hole in the rim. If you have a hole designed for a schreader valve, then although you can use a presta valve in it, you may get problems with the tube being damaged (or at least I've seen reports of people having problems)... I would guess that most wheels used on a road bike are presta though (at least all of mine have been)...
  • AdrianStuart
    AdrianStuart Posts: 140
    Thanks for the replies chaps. I joined a friendly forum :)

    I have the following rims. Alex DA-22 32H.

    I bought the following bike on Saturday morning. So far clocked up 45 miles in 3 rides! - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pin ... 8#features

Categories