Wheels

[Glasgow44]

These are the wheels that came with the Bianchi bike I have bought. Just want to make sure - 48mm valve inner tubes will be ok with these wheels? The wheels look a bit fancy, so wanted to make sure I don't need to buy longer valves!

Thanks

J

 

[lazyfatgit]

As long as there's enough valve showing to be able to inflate.

Nobody'll know how long they are when you're flying by on your new bike!

 

[Glasgow44]

As long as there's enough valve showing to be able to inflate.

Nobody'll know how long they are when you're flying by on your new bike!

Hi there. What I meant was: are 48mm valve inner tubes ok for the wheels that are on the bike or should I go for a longer valve?!

 

[Tim Hall]

Hi there. What I meant was: are 48mm valve inner tubes ok for the wheels that are on the bike or should I go for a longer valve?!

Can you not just meausure the ones that are fitted?

 

[Mo1959]

As Tim says, but I don't think they look particularly deep section wheels so I'm sure 48mm will be fine. No harm in buying longer if you're not sure though.

 

[Globalti]

Those look like 60mm valves so 12mm less isn't going to be a problem. If you lose the lockrings as is fashionable you might have a little trouble getting the pump head onto a 48mm valve as it might disappear up into the hole.