Inner Tubes
seanorawe
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Does anyone on here know of any cheap sites to stock up on some inner tubes? Or am I not going to get a better offer than the old faithful Decathlon specials?
Cube Attain SL Disc
Giant CRS 2.0
Giant CRS 2.0
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I usually grab a few when i'm passing decathlon I think planetx have some for under £2 if you want to order online.www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0
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I usually grab a few when i'm passing decathlon I think planetx have some for under £2 if you want to order online.
Out of stock until October on PXCube Attain SL Disc
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I never go for 'cheap' on inner tubes, but I know to steer well clear of local bike shop selling nothing but Bontrager for £7. When I go into Decathlon, I stock up on Michelins. They are the only inner tube I trust now.To err is human, but to make a real balls up takes a super computer.0
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Been using decathlon cheapies for ages with no failures.
I've got nothing against Decathlon cheapies per se, but cheap and lightweight don't go together.To err is human, but to make a real balls up takes a super computer.0 -
I've got nothing against Decathlon cheapies per se, but cheap and lightweight don't go together.
The £1.99 Planet X lightweight tubes have been fine for me.
Lots in stock if you need short valves.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TUPX700LWR/planet-x-700c-lightweight-road-inner-tube0 -
Ribble often have decent bulk deals on offer of the Conti's, 10's, 25's or 50's - so maybe see if you have some friends who want some?
Worked out at £2.50 each for me.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
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Ribble often have decent bulk deals on offer of the Conti's, 10's, 25's or 50's - so maybe see if you have some friends who want some?
Worked out at £2.50 each for me.
Yes, I bought a whole load of these for club, once. OK, but I don't like threaded stems.To err is human, but to make a real balls up takes a super computer.0 -
Ribble often have decent bulk deals on offer of the Conti's, 10's, 25's or 50's - so maybe see if you have some friends who want some?
Worked out at £2.50 each for me.
Yes, I bought a whole load of these for club, once. OK, but I don't like threaded stems.
Is that because the pump does not release as easily?
They also have removable cores I think.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180 -
Cores which come out if you use a screw on flexi connector roadside. Which is not good.Ribble often have decent bulk deals on offer of the Conti's, 10's, 25's or 50's - so maybe see if you have some friends who want some?
Worked out at £2.50 each for me.
Yes, I bought a whole load of these for club, once. OK, but I don't like threaded stems.
Is that because the pump does not release as easily?
They also have removable cores I think.
I also find them to be too large a diameter for a perfect fit.
I will be looking at other manufacturers in the future.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Screw the removable valves tight and dont tighten the flexy hose so tight when pumping. Problem solved.
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Screw the removable valves tight and dont tighten the flexy hose so tight when pumping. Problem solved.
This common sense lark is incredibly easy, I don't know why it doesn't catch on.0 -
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Lesson learned the hard way.Screw the removable valves tight and dont tighten the flexy hose so tight when pumping. Problem solved.
This common sense lark is incredibly easy, I don't know why it doesn't catch on.
Special small tool required so has to be done at home. Finger tight won't cover it.
Why a manufacturer cannot build it's product to a proper level is beyond me.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Pliers0
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Pliers
That's what I use. No need for the silly small tool, which you'll lose immediately.0 -
Any other tools on top of pliers to add to the list of tools that I do not usually carry?
I am not alone in this. I have seen plenty other cyclists have the same problem, and read it here a few times too.
Isn't hindsight wonderful?
Keep the digs coming. They are superb.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Any other tools on top of pliers to add to the list of tools that I do not usually carry?
I am not alone in this. I have seen plenty other cyclists have the same problem, and read it here a few times too.
Isn't hindsight wonderful?
Keep the digs coming. They are superb.
Don't be a prat, you can tweak them tight at home with pliers you have lying around and/or if you want you can carry the 'special tool' which is cheap and tiny http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-valve-core-remover. It's a non issue.0 -
Did you not bother reading my earlier posts?Any other tools on top of pliers to add to the list of tools that I do not usually carry?
I am not alone in this. I have seen plenty other cyclists have the same problem, and read it here a few times too.
Isn't hindsight wonderful?
Keep the digs coming. They are superb.
Don't be a prat, you can tweak them tight at home with pliers you have lying around and/or if you want you can carry the 'special tool' which is cheap and tiny http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-valve-core-remover. It's a non issue.
Hindsight is wonderful but new products shouldn't need tightening up.
I am sure that the OP has the message by now.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Any other tools on top of pliers to add to the list of tools that I do not usually carry?
I am not alone in this. I have seen plenty other cyclists have the same problem, and read it here a few times too.
Isn't hindsight wonderful?
Keep the digs coming. They are superb.
Don't be a prat,
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Genius!
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Really?I rest my case.
By the way, a spoke key is a much better tool for the job than pliers.
And resorting to name calling indicates that the debate is lost.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0
