Famous wrench Jim Langely recommends using tubes one-size smaller to make it easier to change a tire. I picked up his tip a couple of years ago and have had good success: no increase in flats, and when I do flat, I can change the tube with no levers. I run 18/23 tubes in my Conti 25s and 28s.
Branson http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/flattiretwo.htm On Oct 12, 6:48 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > It's just a list of other tubes that Michelin makes. Think of it as a > > bit of advertising. It's a very bad idea to use inner tubes designed > > for skinny tires in fat tires. Use those tubes in the tire sizes > > they're rated for; 18mm to 23mm. > > I agree that it's not a good idea in the long term. But I've found that > carrying one spare which is skinny often makes it easier to change a tube > beside the road, especially in difficult conditions (rain, high heat, > etc.). I seem to be less likely to pinch the tube when it's on the small > side (maybe one size) for the tire. > > Of course you're supposed to swap out the skinny tube for one of the right > size when you've stopped for the night. Something I sometimes even > remember to do. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
