tubes

leftywoody · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2008, 04:50 PM

I need a new tube the old tube says 26x 1.5/1.75 the tire is 26x1.5. What does the/1.75 mean ? can i use a 26x1.75 tube ?

**CRUISER** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2008, 04:56 PM

most of the tubes for 26'" bikes have a range of 1.5 to 2.25. pretty much any 26" tube will work

leftywoody · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2008, 05:04 PM

I found a bell tube supplier locally he has a universa ltube that ranges from 1.75 to 2.25 are you saying that would be a good choice?

**CRUISER** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2008, 05:05 PM

yes they are a good tube and a good choice

**CRUISER** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2008, 05:07 PM

they may also have the bell tube that is flat proof. they also work well. i believe the tubes already have slime in them which i have used and it works great to keep from getting flats

Nomad · #6 (**permalink**) 08-24-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by leftywoody

I found a bell tube supplier locally he has a universa ltube that ranges from 1.75 to 2.25 are you saying that would be a good choice?

I thnk those are good tubes too, the tire size range indicates use in a few sizes of tire. When I built my bike I decided to change the tires, so I got some bell tires with KEVLAR, and some bell tubes. The tires had a range of sizes that they are replacement for. The kevlar is supposed to resist puncture so far so good..