colly Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 what inner tube is every one using on the rear, i was using a halo 3mm thick but the valve sheared off, any more that is around 3mm thick? was going to get another halo but it will mean i have to pay £4 postage off wiggle :ermm: thanks colly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 whats the point in running these big ass mutha inner tubes ??? dont really see the point.. im runing a 1.9 tioga super light in the rear.. and its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colly Posted March 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 so i dont get punctures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Ive been running hutchinson greens for a long time. They may be heavy but with my maxxis minion ive never had a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 One thing to definately try, is even with just a normal tube, when you're putting the tyre on, put loads of talcum powder in there. (In between the tyre and tube) This means there is less friction between tube and tyre, so is a lot less likely to pinch. :ermm: Give it a try. :) Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aust Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 how can you puncture?? unless your running a shit tyre? or you land lke a german tank you should be fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siders77 Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 One thing to definately try, is even with just a normal tube, when you're putting the tyre on, put loads of talcum powder in there. (In between the tyre and tube) This means there is less friction between tube and tyre, so is a lot less likely to pinch. :ermm: Give it a try. :) Mike. ← That's what I do, and I haven't had a puncture on the rear for over a year! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I use Asda quality ineer tube's for only £2. :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMAyaRKay Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I've got a big ass Kenda tube in my rear tyre. 2.6 - 3.0 inch I think, about that in thickness too :ermm: I'm not joking it is sooo thick! No puntures for me though in a long time *runs off to touch the biggest, thickest bit off wood I can find* :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I agree with Aust on this, there is no need to run anything but a standard tube, especialy if u have a decent tyre, i run a maxxis high roller, about 20psi with a standard tube, i am 18stone and have not has a puncher since last summer (also touchs a huge lump of wood), but doing what Mike said is also a very good idea. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Jordan Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 i just run standard tubes in my minion and they seem to hold up fine. Granted i did pinch my old one but it was pretty worn and a free MBUK one. My latest normal tube is as strong as needed whilst at the same time it's a reasonable weight. george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I use a standard Halfords tube :"> and an IRC El Gato, i have only had 1 puncture :ermm: Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I'm using a no-name tube that i bought from the Bikeshow last year... 10 tubes for £10! I've never had a puncture with it, running a Maxxis Minion. If you run a decent tyre, theres no need for a decent tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colly Posted March 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 well im not really bothered about a bit of weight i run a high roller, but i think the payoff for more resistant to pinches is better because every time i run a standard tube it pinches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I use a standard Halfords tube :"> and an IRC El Gato, i have only had 1 puncture :ermm: Adam ← mate.. go and find a massive tree and touch it:P :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 mate.. go and find a massive tree and touch it:P :P ← One thing to definately try, is even with just a normal tube, when you're putting the tyre on, put loads of talcum powder in there. (In between the tyre and tube) This means there is less friction between tube and tyre, so is a lot less likely to pinch. :ermm: Give it a try. :) Mike. ← Try that before worrying about tubes. Mike. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Or you could try going tubeless... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Or you could try going tubeless... ? ← Oh yeah, i actually forgot about that. :) Yeah, if you really want to eliminate pinches, go tubeless. :ermm: Although i've discovered that watering down the latex before putting it in your tyre is a must. It might not seal as quickly, but it'll stop the latex drying in the tyre! Mike. :) :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 how can you puncture?? unless your running a shit tyre? or you land lke a german tank you should be fine... ← like me aust lol Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 like punkrider.... i run a £2 tube from wilko on a el gato and haven't pinched...ever (about 8.5 months now) i do the talc thing anyways...but i like to think that i'm smooth Oh and 20psi :ermm: adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I use Asda quality ineer tube's for only £2. :ermm: ← Ditto. Been using the same one for a year in the rear no punture and two tyres used. One on the front pinched the other day when I hit it hard on the edge of a sharp wall. You dont need to spend alot on tubes normal tubes do fine so long as they are the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 i have been and still am running a maxxis DH tube in the rear. Its been going over a year now without any punctures :ermm: I like having the piece of mind that i can land a bit heavy and not get a pinch. So long as the tube isnt stretched too far, i.e use a 2.3 tube in a 2.3 tyre, then it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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