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[Closed] does anyone on here know tubes?

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Juts packing up the evoc bike bags after this years summer holiday and I found that one of the supporting tubes on the side has been shattered! Wheel behind it was okay so I guess it's done its job but a bit disappointing after its first outing.

Anyway, these are pvc plastic tubes, just over 21mm in diameter, 540mm long with a wall thickness of around 1.6mm.

Just wondering what I might replace them with that would be a bit tougher without weighing too much or costing too much. Any ideas?


 
Posted : 21/08/2010 5:35 pm
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20mm PVC conduit from an electrical factors. That's pretty much what's supplied with the bag. Get one length and you'll have enough spare if any others break.

Edit: Sorry, wasn't very helpful. Get a decent brand (marshall tufflex) and it'll be tougher. Avoid B&Q. Their stuff's brittle.


 
Posted : 21/08/2010 5:44 pm
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Cheers, that sounds about right. Just wondered if it might be worth getting some 7/8" aluminium tubing in there for added strength.


 
Posted : 21/08/2010 5:55 pm