There are many different types of inner tube available so it is important that you get the right tube for your bike and to suit the riding that you are doing. You can patch up a puncture, but the easiest thing to do while you’re out and about is to fit a new tube. Inner tubes are normally made of butyl rubber or Latex, they sit inside your tyre and are inflated with a pump, they sometimes puncture but are easily replaced.

If Collect+ is not being used, then proof of postage will be required as Cycle Solutions is unable to accept liability for loss or damage whilst in transit back to us. Also Latex is more gas permeable than butyl rubber and, as a result, latex rubber tubes do not hold the air as long as butyl based tubes and require more frequent inflation, as well as being fairly fragile and easy to tear when inserting.These are the same valves used on all motor vehicle tyres and are often referred to as ‘car type’ valves. To confuse matters further all tyres use the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) system, so for a road, it would display 622 x nn with the nn value indicating the tyre width which is the same as 700 x nn. Registered office: Icknield Street Drive, Washford West, Redditch, Worcestershire, England, B98 0DE.

These valves are often found on entry-level hybrid, mountain and kids bikes which run on lower tyre pressures. Opening Times Monday 09:00am - 17:30pm Tuesday 09:00am - 17:30pm Wednesday 09:00am - 17:30pm Thursday 09:00am - 17:30pm Friday 09:00am - 17:30pm Saturday 09:00am - 13:00pm Sunday Out Riding!

Many Road tyres are now 25mm and Cyclocross, Touring and Hybrid bike wheels may have tyres fitted that are up to 36mm so make sure you carry the appropriate width tube. Replacing Bike Inner TubesReplacing your bike’s inner tubes is quite straightforward once you know what you’re doing and with the bike tools and kitsit’s easy to quickly make the change, even if you need to do so whilst out and about. On bikes, Schrader valves tend to be used on lower pressure tyres, such as kids's bikes and mountain bikes.