*gentlydoesit Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 I got a few 2.125 from poundland... I was there, they were there, one thing led to another.. how bad can it be? My tyre is 26×52×58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 What tyre is it for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 That should be fine if you ask me. I run a Maxxis Ultralight 20" tube in the front wheel of my 24 and haven't had any problems so far, so I can't see why you would have any issues running a slightly thin 26" tube in a 26" wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted November 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) They are 26 tubes, just thinner. I thought they'd be fine but trials is the muther on componants, so I'm not so sure. (And for a quid too) Edited November 2, 2013 by f**megently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 The only thing that I think would make a difference is the tyre you're using due to the differences in sidewalls (I never had a puncture with my old der kaiser no matter what tubes I used in it). As long as they're pumped up to a suitable pressure for what you're riding I can't see you having a problem. Besides, if you do get a puncture you've got loads of cheap spares right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted November 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 5 of 'em. Haha. Cool, bargaintastic then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Yeah - that's pretty awesome. To be fair, most people on mods just crack on with a standard (Kenda/Halfords/Wilkos) 20"x1.75"-1.95" in the 19"x2.5" they run on the rear That'll stretch the material much more than going from 2.125" to 2.3", so you probably won't even notice the difference. Edit: ...Having said that, don't expect them to be great! Hahaha. Edited November 2, 2013 by aener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercofray Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) how bad can it be? I went through two in a day; I normally get a flat every couple if months if that.. Haha It might have just been a bad day though Edited November 2, 2013 by shercofray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 I ran poundland tubes in the front for a bit, they're great and don't puncture too easy. Running them in the back of my mod was a mistake though, went through about 3 in a few hours : / Yeah - that's pretty awesome. To be fair, most people on mods just crack on with a standard (Kenda/Halfords/Wilkos) 20"x1.75"-1.95" in the 19"x2.5" they run on the rear That'll stretch the material much more than going from 2.125" to 2.3", so you probably won't even notice the difference. Edit: ...Having said that, don't expect them to be great! Hahaha. Running a 1.95 tube in a 2.5 is so much bouncier than running a 4.1 or whatever the kenda DH tubes are. Add so much life to your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Running a 1.95 tube in a 2.5 is so much bouncier than running a 4.1 or whatever the kenda DH tubes are. Add so much life to your bike I've never run anything except 1.95"s, so can't comment on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantime Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Im no expert, but ill still assist. I just use the cheaper tubes regardless. I get pinch flats all the time, so its better to have lots of cheap replacements, than having a not-so-cheap one with 10 or so repairs on it. but the thinner it is, the more it has to stretch/expand. and the more it has to expand, the thinner the rubber gets. simple logic really. just means itll be more prone to punctures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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