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Symox 08-07-20 10:30 PM

Tube size issue?
 
Recently went from a 700x23 to a 28 tire (Gatorskins). Rides great. Went to check on the box from the set of tubes I've been using and they are Michellin Airstop butyl 700c 18-23cm. Is this dangerous? Should I buy replacements?

Thanks

VegasTriker 08-08-20 06:28 AM

No. Not dangerous. If you have ever pumped up a tube outside of a tire to check for a leak you can see that tubes will expand a lot without any damage. What might happen is that you will have to top off the tire pressure in the tire slightly more often but not enough to be a concern.

Symox 08-08-20 05:32 PM

I ended up replacing them with 28-32s. Noticeably thicker rubber. Little heavier. May go back but I was curious and wanted to give my LBS some business.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/nz/70...-48mm-threaded

Drago1010 08-08-20 06:02 PM

Your running gatorskins and you are worried about a heavier tube?

Symox 10-10-20 10:48 PM

I found the tubes made for 28 tires were needing topping off as much as the originals. I went back to the originals to save weight and I prefer Michellin Airstop tubes, even though I'm using Gatorskins :)


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