if my tire width is 2.1" then how wide should my bike tubes be?
20282
Each tube has a minimum/maximum tire size. click select to see the different options. a 2.1 tire would be just under the max width of 2.2 which means the tube will expand almost fully before filling the cavity
20283
Most tubes give a min max tire size. A 2.0 to a 2.25 would work fine for a 2.1 tire.
20284
The tube should list the size range that it supports. The range should cover the size of your tire. So Presta, 26" X 1.75"/2.2" would fit 26" tires from 1.75 to 2.2 and would fit your tire. I love my Serfas tubes. They seem to hold air better than most, therefore I don't have to pump them up as often.
1884398
1.5 inches... if your putting bigger tires on I wouldn't go bigger than 32's
1257737
I am using Schwalbe 27x1 1/4 tires. It is perfect for the application I use my bike.
1665791
yes, I have used previously a 2.125 x26 tire and these will fit, will be thinner but will work
55377
It is the measure of the tire from the edge of the rim to it's most outer point (http://www.bicycledesigner.com/bicycle_wheels_tires.html). While the rim width will also impact the final size of the tire, increasing from 1.95 to 2.0 would increase the width and total volume of air in the tire. General .05 is not a significant enough change to affect the tube size.
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I have had trouble in the past with getting the tires to fit a small rim....they are wide. I would encourage trying it out at a bike shop first before ordering them. I was able to get them on my bike but mine were 700x28c. That is the smallest I think i would go. They were somewhat difficult to fit....and barely did at that!
1941034
I tried using the 26"x2.1" tubes on these tires to try to save money. I think the tube was too big cause the tire blew up. You need the right tube. I ended up getting 26"x1.5" tubes and it worked great. I did the Trans America three years ago on these tires, and only had one flat. I still have these tires. They wear very well.
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Hi K,I would say the tube is too large. I tried to fit it into a 700 X28 and had a overlap of at least an inch, making it impossible to fit into the tire. Of course I was many miles from the nearest bike shop, fortunately I had one regular 700 25 to 32 I could put in. The other part of this mis adventure was Carolina Cycles refused to honor the fact that they sold me two tubes that were basically worthless. Do not do business with them.
1128967
The age and gear set up of your bike has nothing to do with tire size. You need to measure the rim or existing tire to know if it'll fit.
399148
I installed a pair of these 26x1.75 tires on my 26 inch comfort/commuter bike. Installed and inflated, the widest part of the tire measures 48mm or 1.88 inches wide. That was a surprise because Continental tires have a reputation for being narrower than the label width.
652172
It should. I have 26er with 2.1" tires and there is plenty of width left. Only issue I had was disc breaks not fitting well (had to modify the unit).
1894431
you need tires that are 26x2.125 if you have a 26 inch bike.most tubes will say on box.26x 1.75 to 2.125 put a little air in tube,then put in tire to,install easy..if its late 50s could be 26x1.75 make sure of 26-25 size wheel make sure of your size put wheel next to other size wheel on a other bike keep riding!!
1215493
More than likely. The second number in the tire/tube size is the tire width. I can't see how one inch width would make a big difference.
1609902
I run 2.3 x 29 's on my bike and one cartridge is enough for a tubless fill so more than enough for a 1.95 tire
1488252
When you say tube, the tube size depends on the tire size. So, a 700x23 tire would take what you seem to be saying is a 20-25 tube. A 700x25 tire would require, obviously, the larger size tube. Having ridden both, my preference is definitely the "skinnier" tire--700x23. Might give up a little in comfort, but you will gain less rolling resistance.
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I had put ~1700 miles on the stock tires before they badly needed replacing. I replaced them with 700x23C Continental tires. I forgot which type but they have been the best tires I've had. As for tubes I just get 700x23C presta with 48mm stem
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It depends on the size of your handlebars really. I have 1" tubes on my Kawasaki Versys and it fits just fine. It does come with a rubber spacer that will take up any space for a nice snug fit.