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Tube For A Hassle-Free Commute Or A Solid Backup
The Continental Tour/MTB 26" Tube is a high quality butyl inner-tube for your 26" mountain, touring or city bike.
Features:
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The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
Specifications
Wheel Size: 26" (ISO 559) | |
Tube Type: Butyl | |
Made in: Taiwan | |
Tube Valve Length: 42 | |
26x1.4/1.75 Schrader | Weight: 154 grams |
Mfg PartNum: C1500376 | |
Tube Valve Type: Schrader | |
Tube Width: 35-49mm | |
RimSize: 559 mm | |
ISO (ETRTO) Size: 32/47-559 | |
Tube Valve Length: 40 mm | |
Valve Stem: 40 mm Schrader | |
26x1.4/1.75 42mm Presta | Weight: 142 grams |
Mfg PartNum: C1500476 | |
Tube Valve Type: Threaded Presta | |
Tube Width: 35-49mm | |
RimSize: 559 mm | |
ISO (ETRTO) Size: 32/47-559 | |
Tube Valve Length: 42 mm | |
26x1.75/2.5 42mm Presta | Weight: 164 grams |
Mfg PartNum: C1500626 | |
Tube Valve Type: Threaded Presta | |
Tube Width: 49-62mm | |
RimSize: 559 mm | |
ISO (ETRTO) Size: 47/62-559 | |
Tube Valve Length: 42 mm | |
26x1.75/2.5 Schrader | Weight: 170 grams |
Mfg PartNum: C1500526 | |
Tube Valve Type: Schrader | |
Tube Width: 49-62mm | |
RimSize: 559 mm | |
ISO (ETRTO) Size: 47/62-559 | |
Tube Valve Length: 40 mm | |
Valve Stem: 40 mm Schrader |
Reviews
Hands down the best value for 26" tubes out there. Sure, there are cheaper ones to be had, but I'd rather be riding than fixing flats. Never had one fail right out of the box like some of the cheapies I've tried in a pinch. Just not worth the meager savings. Stock up when they go on sale. Can't miss with these.
When I ordered the Continental Top Contact winter snow tires for my commute bike, I went with a wider tire for dealing with snow, and for extra security, ordered these new tubes to fit the new tires. The last thing you want in winter commuter conditions is to have to fix a flat in freezing temperatures. These tubes got me through winter and snowpocalypse with no worries. Also, the shipment of tires and tubes arrived in just 2 days, all the way from Portland to my front door in Wenatchee. Usually I go with the LBS, but they told me the tires were not available and out of stock. Biketires direct got them to me right away before the snow hit.
These are quality inexpensive tubes. The valve stem is threaded all the way to the base and there is a nut that goes over the threads. This gives you the ability to secure the valve stem in place making installation incredibly easy.
Normally have great luck out of continental tires and tubes. But the first tube I had blew up while inflating at just over 40 psi. Had to run to the local bike store and pay twice the price for a lower quality tube. Kind of disappointing, but the other three held.
I got these tubes to match with some Continental tires bought at the same time. While I was installing the first tire, the tube blew out at about 50 psi, about a 4 inch long split. Could have been pinched, or a one in a million defect, I don't know. I never had a tube blow out like this before in 40 years. But since this was for my wife's bike I switched for some older Specialized tubes I had on the shelf that were a bit thicker rubber.
I run 1.5 semi-slicks on my mountain bike for road use. The standard 1.75-2.1 mountain tube does not install well and pinch flats. This tube solves the problem. The rubber thickness is a bit more and more reliable against flats. I have over 15 bikes and I am convinced the Conti tube is the best! Rumor has it that all tubes come from the same factories in China but for whatever reason the Conti tubes are the best quality, easy to install, but most importantly reliable. Get them!
With Covid19 it seems that I'm resurrecting older bikes for family to ride. It's usually best to start them off on mountain bikes because they are more stable to ride, especially for newer or long away riders. Getting rid of the old 26 heavy mountain bike tires is the first step. I stick with Continental tubes because I'm happy with Continental tires.
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