$2 tubes at the Mart of Wal
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$2 tubes at the Mart of Wal
I need tubes for my 700c x 25 tires. I tried the Mart of Wal, but they're locked up and no one had a key, so I ordered them on-line, picked them up. The next day they sent me an adjustment to the order: a refund for half the price, turning a $3.92 tube into a $1.96 tube. They're Bell, standard cheap tubes. I don't know that everyone else will have my experience.
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i got some with an order exceeding min free ship criteria for about that $.
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Presta valved tubes?
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My local WalMart had some of their 700c (Bell branded) tubes “Clearance” priced at $1.96. They were the ones sized for wider tires (38-43) but the package indicated they were also suitable for 27x1 1/8-1 1/4” tires which is what I needed anyway! They were the Presta-valved version that I prefer. I bought four of them. The tubes sized for the narrower tires (25-32?) were also on clearance but were $3.96. I didn’t need any of those tho (at that price). If they are reduced further, I may get a few. They were Presta-valved too.
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Are these the same tubes?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&creative=9325
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&creative=9325
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Are these the same tubes?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&creative=9325
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&creative=9325
I bought schrader but they have prestas at the same list price.
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Amazon supports their participating companies better than Walmart's attempt at e-commerce.
My Amazon store has no check-out line. Good in a pandemic, even forward anticipating - a sound business principle.
Glad every retail outfit is attempting to provide solutions to the consumers' desires. Including cheapo tubes.
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Price per product wins over "behind the scenes" big Corp agendas.
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I personally avoid those cheap prices, i prefer to spend a little bit extra and buy something that is more durable. Every cheap inner tube i bought, after a while the valve easily camd off the tube and can't be repaired, problem absent from other more expensivr innertube, the expensive one you can beat as you want and they still keep.
Obliviously for expensive I'm talking for a normal range inner tube (5€ max) and the cheap around half of thr cost (in italy we found those cheaps on any chinise store).
Obliviously for expensive I'm talking for a normal range inner tube (5€ max) and the cheap around half of thr cost (in italy we found those cheaps on any chinise store).
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I've sworn off Bell tubes from Walmart ever since I bought a couple of tubes which were supposed to be 700c but were way bigger... as in I would have had to tie a knot in the tube to get it to fit correctly. I don't know if it was just a one-off production error, but they were totally useless to me.
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I've sworn off Bell tubes from Walmart ever since I bought a couple of tubes which were supposed to be 700c but were way bigger... as in I would have had to tie a knot in the tube to get it to fit correctly. I don't know if it was just a one-off production error, but they were totally useless to me.
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walmart sells 700c in 25mm to 32mm and then the larger size of 32mm to 48mm i think , i think you might have bough the bigger size or someone put them back in the wrong box , on amazon i like the continental race 6 pack for like 28 usd but i have walmart tubes for back ups in all my back packs , BUT i do have to run the 18mm tunbes for tubeless tires and for racing so i have to hit the bike shop or Eshop for those , the wally go great for training or commute !
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The 25-32mm or 32-48mm only refers to the cross-section diameter of the tube. Being larger that way wasn't the problem. These tubes were way too big around to go on a 700c wheel, like they were 29er's or even bigger than that. I took a picture of one of the tubes on my wheel in order to illustrate the excess length of the tube, and there's no way all that tube would have fit into the tire. Unfortunately I don't think I still have the picture anywhere. Might have been on my old Photobucket account before I quit using it.
BTW, my WalMart had both the 700 & the 27” tubes (both with Schrader valves) marked down to $1. I couldn’t resist and bought some more! I’ll prolly donate most of my “patched but serviceable” to a local guy that fixes up “recovered” bikes to be given away.
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Last month I bought two sets of Bell 27x1 1/4 tires and tubes from Walmart. Totaled $30. Going on a 50 year old Roddy that I'm restoring/donating. They look and feel good.
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Damn that's cheap!
There's a run on tubes in Calgary AB. Our local shops think they're going to run out over the summer as everone is flocking to bikes... This is what happens when your city invests in bike lanes. Everybody gets a bike and there a run on tubes!
There's a run on tubes in Calgary AB. Our local shops think they're going to run out over the summer as everone is flocking to bikes... This is what happens when your city invests in bike lanes. Everybody gets a bike and there a run on tubes!
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I've used Bell inner tubes in my bikes for well over ten years. Usually from Walmart. But Bell can be found at some of the other big box discount stores too.
Never had an issue with any. They aren't the lightest, but they aren't the heaviest butyl tubes either. I've tried other brands but never saw any advantage to spending two dollars more on them.
As for your price. Good job. I cleared the shelf of a couple stores here a few years ago. They don't tend to stock the size I need. So when they show up I am selfish and grab them all. I've probably got too many spares on the shelf.
Never had an issue with any. They aren't the lightest, but they aren't the heaviest butyl tubes either. I've tried other brands but never saw any advantage to spending two dollars more on them.
As for your price. Good job. I cleared the shelf of a couple stores here a few years ago. They don't tend to stock the size I need. So when they show up I am selfish and grab them all. I've probably got too many spares on the shelf.
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Whatever it was, sounds like a good candidate for stretching to 36" / ISO 787... kinda funny because I was looking at them in the closeout aisle today, and thinking for about an emergency spare, but I already have one I stretched somewhere.
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I've used Bell inner tubes in my bikes for well over ten years. Usually from Walmart. But Bell can be found at some of the other big box discount stores too.
Never had an issue with any. They aren't the lightest, but they aren't the heaviest butyl tubes either. I've tried other brands but never saw any advantage to spending two dollars more on them.
As for your price. Good job. I cleared the shelf of a couple stores here a few years ago. They don't tend to stock the size I need. So when they show up I am selfish and grab them all. I've probably got too many spares on the shelf.
Never had an issue with any. They aren't the lightest, but they aren't the heaviest butyl tubes either. I've tried other brands but never saw any advantage to spending two dollars more on them.
As for your price. Good job. I cleared the shelf of a couple stores here a few years ago. They don't tend to stock the size I need. So when they show up I am selfish and grab them all. I've probably got too many spares on the shelf.
Anyone use these?
They had 2 sizes of 700c and i picked up the 25-32mm size. Never had a problem with their brand of tubes and hoping this new brand is no different.
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My son-in-law, God bless his cheapskate arse, buys the cheapo 6-pack of chinese tubes from Amazon, and is lucky that 4 out of six hold air. That whole family is bike-crazy, and they each have several bikes. I understand why he wants to conserve the integrity of his wallet, but I tell him that scrimping on tubes is not wise. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Buy once. Cry once. Spending a few more bucks on quality tubes and gear will save you time and money and a LOT of aggravation in the long run. Ask yourself if you'd rather be riding or effing around with cheap tubes.
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My Wallmart is carrying Bike Shop brand tubes for 5 bucks. It is a new brand i spose as the sign claims them to be....
Anyone use these?
They had 2 sizes of 700c and i picked up the 25-32mm size. Never had a problem with their brand of tubes and hoping this new brand is no different.
Anyone use these?
They had 2 sizes of 700c and i picked up the 25-32mm size. Never had a problem with their brand of tubes and hoping this new brand is no different.
Probably the same Bell Tube as already discussed. Maybe they are trying another marketing strategy.
There isn't anything magical between the butyl tubes or between the latex tubes or between the other types of tubes. Most brands are decent no matter where you buy them.
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hopefully the best of all worlds. good price and better quality........should we hold our breath? after reading this thread, i decided to visit Wally's bicycle offerings and was delighted to see a fully stocked tube section, especially in a day when tubes are scarcer and prices higher. what next, good quality tires/prices too?