700x23c tube question
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700x23c tube question
i live in nyc and i'm looking for longest lasting 700x23c tube i can buy? i would like to know which brand to get what type/model of tubes that is best for a city cyclist. thank you
and what are your opinion on those slime tubes? are those only good incase you run over something spiky?
and what are your opinion on those slime tubes? are those only good incase you run over something spiky?
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I'm been using Continental 700c 18-25mm tubes for a while. Hasn't failed me yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Co.../dp/B001D1JEV6
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Co.../dp/B001D1JEV6
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I'm been using Continental 700c 18-25mm tubes for a while. Hasn't failed me yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Co.../dp/B001D1JEV6
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Co.../dp/B001D1JEV6
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I think that buying the correct size tube and keeping it properly inflated is more important than buying a particular brand of tube.
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There isn't much practical difference in tubes, especially with the varied tire hazards on NYC streets. However having ridden in NYC for years I can tell you that it isn't really that bad. Get decent tires, keep them properly inflated and learn to deal with the occasional flat.
However if you want to keep the number as low as possible focus on the tire rather than the tube. Also consider tire liners or cafelatex tire sealant.
However if you want to keep the number as low as possible focus on the tire rather than the tube. Also consider tire liners or cafelatex tire sealant.
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+1 but I usually use Continentals. I needed a tube the other day and found a conti in one of my boxes. I think it came off my touring bike and is probably around 20 years old. Seems to be good.
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There isn't much practical difference in tubes, ... However if you want to keep the number as low as possible focus on the tire rather than the tube. Also consider tire liners or cafelatex tire sealant.
In general regular tubes have a wall thickness of 0.9 mm and thinner/lighter ones ~0.6mm. That's a difference of 0.3mm = .011 inches. Practically, there is no material thickness difference.
Slime tubes do work, but it's like putting on a band-aid. Preventing debris from reaching your tube is a better way to go.
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The OP wants a thick, crappy, cheap tube. The cheaper tubes are better, they're thicker and they lose air at a slower rate than high performance 'race' tubes. Combine that with a puncture resistant tyre like the armadillos or the schwalbe marathon plus's and you got a winner.
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