700c x 23 Shrader tubes?

Glasgow Calum
Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
edited January 2013 in Workshop
Hi all,

I have a bit of a dilemma. My road bike has 700c x 23 size tyres and the rims take schrader valves.
My problem is, I cannot find (and I have searched for hours and hours online and in LBS's) cannot find, 700c x 23 (or anything below 25) tubes with schrader valves (you can get them in USA but not UK).

So my question is this, can I get away with putting a 700c x25/32 tube inside my 23 tyres?
I would really rather not buy adapters and change over to presta tubes as all my pumps are schrader and I prefer them (even if they are a bit "less classy")

thanks,

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    really...just buy a presta tube :wink:

    Presta tubes work on any rim and you'd have to have some weird pump than couldn't be used with a presta tube....
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    maddog 2 wrote:
    really...just buy a presta tube :wink:

    Presta tubes <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="#">work</a> on any rim and you'd have to have some weird pump than couldn't be used with a presta tube....

    I have a 240v digital automatic car tyre inflator that is a joy to use (schrader only) also my portable manual bycycle pump is believe it or not schrader only in its current state.

    Worst case I can get a presta tube, but as you can see, will be much more convenient if I can fit a 700c x 25/32 tube inside my tyres without problem.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    all you need to do is buy one of these for £1.99

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  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    Ho does that work? does it go in the rim or on the pump.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    my portable manual bycycle pump is believe it or not schrader only in its current state.
    Almost all cycle pumps have the ability to be both presta and shraeder. See here.ConvertingAPumpSmall.jpg
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    Ho does that work? does it go in the rim or on the pump.
    Just screw it on to the valve when you are using the pump, then remove afterwards.
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    alfablue wrote:
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    Ho does that <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="#">work</a>? does it go in the rim or on the pump.
    Just screw it on to the valve when you are using the pump, then remove afterwards.
    Ok but I still have to buy adapters to reduce the size of the hole in the rim to accommodate presta valves...
    This could be a problem on my bike as the valve hole in the rim is cut into the middle of a peak in the rim, so isnt a flat circle.
    Then fiddle about with adapters and such like on the valve itself.

    It really would be a a lot simpler if the 700c x 25/32 shrader tube is going to be perfectly fine (this is what I dont know).

    Another option I suppose is buying wider tyres. 28's maybe.
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    Ooooh I think I've actually found one! http://www.discountbicycles.co.uk/biz/p ... um=organic

    Ideal I think.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Many presta valve nuts have a step so that you insert the narrower bit in the valve hole, or get a converter
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    Ooooh I think I've actually found one! http://www.discountbicycles.co.uk/biz/p ... um=organic

    Ideal I think.
    not ideal, heavy.
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    alfablue wrote:
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    Ooooh I think I've actually found one! http://www.discountbicycles.co.uk/biz/product. class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="#">php</a>?xProd=6657?&utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=organic

    Ideal I think.
    not ideal, heavy.

    Oh don't worry about that, I don't race, I just cycle to work to get fit, my bike is heavy as **** anyway. The way I see it, the heavier the bike is the more effort I put in and the fitter I get. (Also saves buying expensive lightweight parts :P )
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    It really would be a a lot simpler if the 700c x 25/32 shrader tube is going to be perfectly fine (this is what I dont know).

    This should generate a dozen "NOOOO's" but anyway!

    I've used, at times, various wrongly sized tubes (in 27inch inner tubes in 700c tyres) and not noticed any problems - I tend to change bikes more often than rucksacks so if I need an inner tube from the bag, it might not be an exact fit (not that I need them often). Inner tubes are stretchy and bendy so I tend not to worry about them. A bigger inner tube is going to just mean that you have a thicker, heavier layer of rubber supporting your tyre. Aside from being an unneccessary extra weight, I can't see any reason why the fatter tubes should be a problem.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    Rolf F wrote:
    Glasgow Calum wrote:
    It really would be a a lot simpler if the 700c x 25/32 shrader tube is going to be perfectly fine (this is what I dont know).

    This should generate a dozen "NOOOO's" but anyway!

    I've used, at times, various wrongly sized tubes (in 27inch inner tubes in 700c tyres) and not noticed any problems - I tend to change <a class="ktg6us78hf8vdu7" href="#">bikes</a> more often than rucksacks so if I need an inner tube from the bag, it might not be an exact fit (not that I need them often). Inner tubes are stretchy and bendy so I tend not to worry about them. A bigger inner tube is going to just mean that you have a thicker, heavier layer of rubber supporting your tyre. Aside from being an unneccessary extra weight, I can't see any reason why the fatter tubes should be a problem.

    Thanks mate, I've ordered one of the MAXXIS ones but very good to know I can grab a 700c x 25/32 from a LBS in an emergency if needed :D
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    so to summarise, basically everyone on this thread (and thus the font of all good advice) recommended to buy a presta tube but you bought a shraeder one anyway.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Use of air compressor = too posh to push?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    maddog 2 wrote:
    so to summarise, basically everyone on this thread (and thus the font of all good advice) recommended to buy a presta tube but you bought a shraeder one anyway.


    I would have been happy to take your advice to buy a presta tube if I had too but I found a tube the correct size for my bike in the end.

    Please forgive me for buying the correct size and fitment tube for my wheels and tyres. :? :lol:
  • Glasgow Calum
    Glasgow Calum Posts: 52
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Use of air compressor = too posh to push?
    Im not sure what you mean? I have one (work with cars) so why not use it? its there....?
  • Caerd
    Caerd Posts: 1
    Here you go:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26727

    Schwalbe Road Tube 700 x 18-28c Schrader

    Item ID 123453

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