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Just bought a new Kona Explosif 650B. Supplier says they can't get inner tubes. Help, any ideas where to get some?
26'' tubes work fine. Not an issue at all.
Edit: I got the kona too. Lovely bike. Enjoy!
That's crazy as one of the best uses for 650B is surely inner tubes, as they will fit 26in or 29in wheels too.
I use 26 tubes in my 29er with no issues, I imagine it would be the same for 650b
Tubes are as obsolete as 26" wheels, it's all about tubeless.
But if you insist, I harnessed the full power of Google and found [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/650B-27-5-Bicycle-Inner-Tube-x-2-3-with-Presta-Valve-/261202276327?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3cd0de6fe7 ]this [/url]
and [url= http://www.justridingalong.com/tyres-1/inner-tubes/maxxis-welter-weight-650b-tubes.html ]this[/url]
Thanks for the swift replies. Hadn't considered 26" tubes, but glad that they work ok. Does seem odd that specific tubes are difficult to come by. Tyre choices seem to be increasing quickly though, which has to be a good thing.
Good to see that 650 tubes are indeed out there, with a bit of searching. Thanks.
The ones from JRA are the best bet. Although I managed to get a suitable tube for Evans for my wife's 650b, it was a Specialised tube, but can't remember the actual size something like 27.5" x 1.5 which worked fine when she ripped a tubeless tyre. Otherwise a 26" tube will fit okay.
As PG green. I use cheapy raleigh 26" jobs in 35c, and 2" 700c/29er tyres. you have to be ever so slightly cannier with your thumbs when you fit the tube and the second bead, but once you've done it a couple of times, it doesn't take any longer.