Laurence--Trials Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 So I've heard of Danny Mac' running 26" tubes in his 24" but why? whats the advantages and disadvantages? and is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Easier to find when out on a ride. I'm not convinced there's a benefit as such. I run 26" tubes in my 24" wheels as they're easier to get hold of and often cheaper than 24" tubes. That's all there is to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I could never get them to sit right in my tyres so I generally avoid... I know Stan's usually got a 24" tube in his 26" bike which he's poached off me when we're out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Oh right fair enough, i thought there might be advantages of less punctures but i couldn't really make sense of it in my head.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Oh right fair enough, i thought there might be advantages of less punctures but i couldn't really make sense of it in my head.. No. There isn't. Just a quick fix for a lack of 24" tubes. Also - as a side note aimed at people who say what Mark said about not fitting in nicely... If you fold the tube inside itself, the issue ceases to be. Can shrink the diameter as much as you like, no bulge as the bit that's folded over just doesn't inflate. Only issue with it is a very slightly heavy spot, but if you do it opposite the valve it almost works as an advantage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncshaw Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 i have been riding 20 inch tubes on my 24 purely because i have loads of spares from my days on mod..works fine! lighter too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 It's because he gets less punctures in the super thick DH 26" tubes that he runs. Ive also ran 24" tubes in my 26" wheels. Felt a bit squirmy compaired to 26" ones. Asdas and Tesco Extras do all sizes of tubes, and usually for under £2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialin Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Once I tried to pump a 26x1.9" tube in 24 wheel, but it came out a bad result cause some parts of the tube folding together and making a depressed spot, honestly no one would think that works after seeing the depressed spot from outside. So I really wonder which size of 26 tubes people using to stick into 24 wheels? My 24 tire is Holly roller 2.4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 ..... as i said i'm running a Maxxis DH 26" tube in my 24" wheels (DMR DV24 rim with Holyroller 2.4" tyre) and it's fine. You do get overlapping spots, but you just keep on pumping and all seems okay. I've ran 26" tubes for years no problem. If 24" tubes were the same cost i think i'd prefer to run them as there's less messing about, but really there is no issue. I've never had a puncture due to a depressed, or over-lapping spot - only from think walled tubes whether 24" or 26". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Also - as a side note aimed at people who say what Mark said about not fitting in nicely... If you fold the tube inside itself, the issue ceases to be. Can shrink the diameter as much as you like, no bulge as the bit that's folded over just doesn't inflate. Only issue with it is a very slightly heavy spot, but if you do it opposite the valve it almost works as an advantage Yeah, that's what I tried doing both times I had to use them, but it just kept annoying the f**k out of me. My tyres seem to be a relatively relaxed fit on my rims so it just makes it a b*****d to do. I think both times I was doing it it was also raining which meant I was in a bit more of a rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I think it's just because you are anal as f**k when it comes to your wheels and tyre! Oh, and bar/stem, and gear ratio, and pedals.....what I am trying to say is you are anal as f**k when it comes to setting your bike up, seems to pay off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Theres nothing really bad about it, i carry around 26 or 24inch tubes all the time. Even when im on an xc ride, if i havent got a 26inch ill just stick a 24inch one in. Doesnt matter. Ive even seen Danny Holroyd once put a 20inch tube in a 26inch wheel, takes abit of work to get it in but it worked lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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