Given the rapid arrival of 27. 5-inch wheels to the marketplace, the likelihood of your LBS or trail-side guardian angel not having the corresponding tube is pretty high at the moment. For this reason, we recommend grabbing fate by the horns and stocking up on the Q-Tubes 27. 5in Presta Mountain Tube. After all, it's better to be prepared then to be stranded. The Q-Tubes 27. 5in Presta Mountain Tube is available with a 32mm Presta valve and features a width of 1. 375 - 1. 75 inches.
Price: $6.00 from Backcountry
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27. 5 is such a popular wheel size that your LBS might well be out of the tubes you need, so stocking up on the 27. 5in Presta Low-Volume Mountain Tube is probably a good idea. You never know when you'll flat, so carrying one of these beauties around...
The name Q-tubes is Quality Bicycle Parts' house brand. The tubes are manufactured by Kenda and weigh 182g each. While they specify 26x1. 9-2. 125, they can safely be used in 2. 35 or even wider tires.
