Answer by Daniel R Hicks for Should inner tube have excess length?
Some (many) tubes are made to fit too wide a range of tire sizes and will tend to be a bit on the long side inside some tires. One should make a point to only inflate the tube enough to fill it out...
View ArticleAnswer by Joe Bronikowski for Should inner tube have excess length?
I've personally seen a tube too-long when not inflated, turn into "perfect fit" with just a bit of air in it; just enough air to give it a circular shape if you lay it on the floor. I just blow lightly...
View ArticleAnswer by zenbike for Should inner tube have excess length?
A tube should not have excess length, and doubling on itself will cause the tire to feel uneven while riding, as well as increase the likelihood of flats.Assuming the tube is the correct size for the...
View ArticleAnswer by TelegramSam for Should inner tube have excess length?
It isn't normal, and will cause a problem. Tubes only expand when you put air in them, and will never get shorter. I'd try a different brand of tubes.
View ArticleShould inner tube have excess length?
I've recently changed the default 700x35 tires and 35mm Schrader inner tube to 700x25 slicks with 25mm Presta inner tubes.However whilst fitting the new tire and inner tube, I noticed that the inner...
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