Bought a backup spare tube yesterday, but have become concerned since it's a touring tube that maybe it's not appropriate for my bike. The size lines up, is it just that the stem is bigger? Is this going to be a problem?
by arterialturns
Bought a backup spare tube yesterday, but have become concerned since it's a touring tube that maybe it's not appropriate for my bike. The size lines up, is it just that the stem is bigger? Is this going to be a problem?
by arterialturns
4 Comments
Looks like the right size. If the size number on your tire is in the range labeled on the tube box it should be good.
No problem at all. They make longer stems for deeper rims. You’re g2g to ride with it.
You appear to have Schrader valves. The box says Schrader but the picture seems to be presta. The length of the valve stem is irrelevant. For example your rear tire has a very long valve stem but the front is normal.
So I guess you will be okay.
A longer valve stem is made for deep aero rims but can be used on any rim, it will just increase the rotational mass and air resistance making you go slightly slower.