On the border -Tube size?

[Maherees]

Hi all,
When ordering a tube for a 700x25 is better to go for the 18x25 or 25-32? Or does it not matter?
Thanks

 

[Spiderweb]

I would go 18-25.
A lighter tube, not quite as bulky when carrying a spare also easier to fit.

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^^^^^^+1

 

[smutchin]

Smaller, definitely, because this:

easier to fit

 

[Maherees]

Thanks all, I’ll amend my wiggle order.

 

[vickster]

Thanks all, I’ll amend my wiggle order.

And from my experience, avoid Continental tubes with their flying valve cores!

 

[Maherees]

Oh! I’ll amend it again getting new road tyres also to replace my maxxis detonators which attract punctures.

 

[raleighnut]

And from my experience, avoid Continental tubes with their flying valve cores!

I had that last week with a Schwalbe inner tube when I went to 'top-up the tyre I unscrewed the valve cap and the valve came out with it and the tyre/tube with @ 60psi or so in it fired the valve and cap across the garden Luckily I found it after a bit of searching.

 

[vickster]

I had that last week with a Schwalbe inner tube when I went to 'top-up the tyre I unscrewed the valve cap and the valve came out with it and the tyre/tube with @ 60psi or so in it fired the valve and cap across the garden Luckily I found it after a bit of searching.

I've not had it with Schwalbe which are currently my tube of choice along with Michelin

 

[raleighnut]

I've not had it with Schwalbe which are currently my tube of choice along with Michelin

I think it's any tube with 2 part valve stems (4 parts for the really pedantic) are at risk of it happening, luckily I carry a round 'spoke key' thingy and one of them fits the core to tighten it back down...............................as long as you can find the bit that went and psssst off into the wide blue yonder

 

[T4tomo]

tighten valve cores on purchase, that way you don't get caught out. Buying non removable even better!