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Replacement Tubes?
Posted: 11:44 am Jun 04 2006
by KDX_Kuhn
I got a 5 day riding vacation coming up and was going to buy a set of spare tubes for the ol' girl. Stock tire size is 80/90 -21 on the front and 100/80 -18 on the rear. I would asume the tube sizes are the same as the tire size, right? I can't seem to track down those exact sizes locally. Does anyone know if there is an equivilant that works? ...and what brands if any to stay away from. Help!
Posted: 12:11 pm Jun 04 2006
by Indawoods
I always buy what's available. any 21 or 18 will work. Just try to get close.
Posted: 12:24 pm Jun 04 2006
by m0rie
Rockymountain should have the tubes you want in stock and can ship them overnight if necessary.
Posted: 12:55 pm Jun 04 2006
by skipro3
rubber tubes leak air slowly and shed little balls of "stuff" during use. The other type, can't remember what they are called, don't leak and don't shed...... BUT they do wrinkle easily during installation. I prefer rubber and I change them every time I install a new tire. Others prefer the other type. I've never had a flat with the old fashioned rubber ones but seem to always pinch the other types during an install. The other types are just not as forgiving that way.