Old 12-05-09, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrizzleDizzle6
and the sidewall of the tire reads 700x28c and the tube will go around the rim but is too long and starts to hang out
The tube may appear to be too long when uninflated. It the tube is marked as a 700c or 27" tube, it's the correct diameter for your rims. As long as you didn't get a tube for a 32-38mm (1.25 - 1.5") or bigger tire, it should install just fine.
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