Brand | BELL |
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Valve Type | Schrader |
Material | Butyl Rubber |
Bike Type | multi-use |
Wheel Size | 26 Inches |
Item Diameter | 26 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.69 x 2.76 x 1.95 inches |
Package Weight | 0.22 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.9 x 4.5 x 2.7 inches |
Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Brand Name | BELL |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty Description | Limited One Year Warranty |
Model Name | Bell Standard 26-inch Bike Tube |
Color | 26"x1.75-2.25" Schrader |
Suggested Users | Bicycle |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Bell |
Part Number | 1001999 |
Style | Standard |
Included Components | 1 inner tube |
Size | 26"x1.75-2.25" Schrader |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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Brand | BELL |
Valve Type | Schrader |
Material | Butyl Rubber |
Bike Type | multi-use |
Wheel Size | 26 Inches |
About this item
- Mold cured rubber for consistent side wall–prevents high pressure blow outs
- High quality, reliably tested inner tube
- Tube Weight - 210g
- Valve type & length: Schrader; 35mm with cap
- Great for Cruiser and Mountain bike tires. Simply remove the tire, then remove the old tube, insert the new one, reset the tire and then inflate
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Tube Size
First and foremost, you want to make sure the tube fits your tire. To determine the size you need to check the side wall markings on your tire where you’ll see two numbers separated by an 'X'. The first number refers to the tire’s diameter. The second number refers to the tires width. Select the tube that has the exact same diameter as your tire. Your tires width should fall into the range of widths listed on the tube packaging.
Valve Type
Standard (also called Schrader) valves are the most common valve type for bicycles. This short, sturdy valve is also used on car tires and other inflatables.
Presta valves are typically found on performance road and mountain bikes. They have built-in valve locks which you twist to open before inflating.
An easy way to remember is: 'S' is for Standard (Schrader, Short, Sturdy) and 'P' is for Presta (Performance, Premium).
All inflatable tubes are subject to deflation from mis-installation and certain hazards.
Flat Protection
Finally you’ll need to choose whether to go with a standard or self sealing tube. Standard tubes are fine for most riding conditions. Self sealing tubes have liquid sealant inside that provides an extra layer of flat protection by sealing holes up to 1/8 of an inch instantly while you ride. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
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ASIN | B000AAYBHI |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #52 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1 in Bike Tubes |
Date First Available | July 25, 2005 |
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Customers like how easy it is to install the cycling tire tube. They say it saves them both time and hassle. They are also satisfied with the performance, saying it works well enough and has no problems so far. Customers also appreciate the value of the tube, saying that it is a great product for the price. However, some customers have reported issues with inflation, saying the tube unexpectedly bursts. Customers disagree on quality.
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Customers appreciate the value of the cycling tire tube. They mention that it works as expected, is amazing value for money, and is cheap to fix than replace the bike.
"Great tire for the money! I’ve been riding on it for a few months now and it has worked great!" Read more
"...Air is still in the tubes. No problem with them which is great. Good price. Thanks." Read more
"A fine product, very reasonably priced, and delivered the next day after ordering." Read more
"...Works just as I expected at a reasonable cost." Read more
Customers like the performance of the cycling tire tube. For example, they say it works well enough, they're satisfied with their performance, and it works fine on a toddler's push bike. Some mention that the standard ones are good for most conditions.
"...I’ve been riding on it for a few months now and it has worked great!" Read more
"...They are durable and easy to install. The standard ones are good for most conditions...." Read more
"...Air is still in the tubes. No problem with them which is great. Good price. Thanks." Read more
"...the tubes were garbage, so I ordered these to replace them and they work great!" Read more
Customers like the fit of the cycling tire tube. For example, they say it fits perfectly on their e-bike at 14" tires, and is a perfect fit for smaller bikes. They also mention that it's easy to install and works great. That said, some mention that the tubes come in different sizes, so make sure to choose the correct one.
"Fits like a glove" Read more
"...a fantastic buy that seamlessly combines quality and is a perfect fit for smaller bikes. Highly recommended!" Read more
"One nice thing is they fit a variety of sizes.They worked perfect for my bike,would recomend." Read more
"...Because the leak was so slow, my first thought was maybe the valve core had come loose. So, I decided to loosen it slightly and tighten it back up...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the cycling tire tube to be easy. They mention that the instructions are simple and easy to follow. Some say that the tubes are easy to work with and save them both time and the hassle of puncture issues.
"...Install and replacement was easy. Now, holds air and daughter is happy." Read more
"I like these bike tubes from Bell. They are durable and easy to install. The standard ones are good for most conditions...." Read more
"...it fit my daughter's smaller bike like a glove, making the installation process a breeze...." Read more
"This box came with great instructions for installation. I’m confident a beginner could use it easily." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the cycling tire tube. Some mention that it was correct fitment and good quality, constructed with durable materials that withstand the rigors of various terrains, and a great replacement for kids bike. However, others say that it may have been a faulty piece, broke shortly after installation, and is quite fragile.
"...that I had as a kid in the late 70's and early 80's that were heavy, durable and never seemed to loose air...." Read more
"...Unbeknownst, whole time the front tire was defective and had a hole in the tube...." Read more
"I like these bike tubes from Bell. They are durable and easy to install. The standard ones are good for most conditions...." Read more
"A fine product, very reasonably priced, and delivered the next day after ordering." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the inflation of the cycling tire tube. They mention that it unexpectedly bursts at a seam on the rim-facing side. They also say that the inner tube exploded 20 minutes after being inflated. Customers also say the tube ruptured and ballooned out of control.
"...My air chuck stuck in the valve and by the time I got it out, the tube had stretched way beyond 26", was over 3 inches in diameter and turned..." Read more
"...One strap did break, but it may have been nicked up while sliding over some sharp edges on my AR's picatinny rail." Read more
"...20 minutes after it was inflated to 60 lbs it popped like a baloon!! Good thing I ordered two of them...." Read more
"...My tires were old but still ok. Some cracks here and there. I ride on a dirt road where there are sections with rocks...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
The second thing to mention is that buying tubes seems to be a crap shoot. Aside from whether or not you will get the correct tube when you order online (size, sealant, presta or schrader)...will the tube last?
Lastly, when buying tubes...
You can put a Presta into a Schrader rim. All you need is an adapter to use a standard pump or compressor for air. You should also get the lock rings to secure the Presta valve into the larger Schrader rim hole. If you have an old bike, you may have to do this as some tire sizes that have Schraders are becoming harder to find tubes for.
Buy Rim Strips or Rim Tape. These didn't come with them, nor do Slime or Schwalbe tubes.
With that being said, below is my experience with these tubes....
As some reviews mentioned tubes blowing up shortly after install, I inflated mine to see if there were any bulges or leaks.
As the picture shows, I screwed up inflating my first tube. My air chuck stuck in the valve and by the time I got it out, the tube had stretched way beyond 26", was over 3 inches in diameter and turned itself inside out. Luckily for me, it did not blow or create a weak spot.
I let air out of the over inflated tube, lightly inflated the second tube and let them sit for a few hours to see if they leaked, or any weak spots (bulges) appeared. Despite my over inflating the one tube, there were no issues. So I mounted them up.
Once mounted, I brought them up to 50lbs and took a test ride. I weigh around 230 and there were no tube issues.
Then we had a heat wave in the northeast, and despite the bike sitting in the sun during100 degree plus heat indexes for about a week straight, there were no tube issues and the bike was lightly ridden.
A month later, I removed my old tires and upgraded them to new Specialized Hemispheres with Flack Jacket and did some more light riding. About two weeks later, my rear tire began losing air and was going flat within three days.
At first, I figured that all the negative reviews about these tubes must be correct.
The only thing was that I had no issues at all with the front tube. There had also been no issues with the rear tube until the tire swap.
Because the leak was so slow, my first thought was maybe the valve core had come loose. So, I decided to loosen it slightly and tighten it back up. This was the start of a learning curve.
When I loosened the valve core, I was greeted with a few drops of light green liquid that immediately became tacky. Even though I hadn't ordered sealant filled tubes and there was no marking on the box or colored valve covers, apparently I had received at least one sealant filled tube.
I re-tightened the core, aired the tire up and waited to see what would happen. Within a few days, the tire lost air again. At this point, I was baffled how a tube, with sealant (that seemed to be active), could have such a slow leak. Before I removed the rear tire again, I ordered in a pair of Extra Strong Slime Tubes as replacements.
Upon removing the rear tube from the rim and tire, the mystery continued. There was no sign of sealant anywhere on the tube, rim or inside of the tire. When I put the tube in water, there were no escaping air bubbles.
I dried the tube off and took one last look. While I was slowly turning the tube in my hands, I felt something hard and sharp on my finger. I couldn't see it, but could feel it. As it turned out, I found three spots on the tube that felt this way. When I probed these spots further, I could feel whatever it was come out of the tube. Also, the sealant flowed and seemed to seal the punctures. I only caught a glimpse of one of the objects in the tube and it was just a dark speck on my fingertip before it fell off.
The Specialized tires had been ordered in and maybe something had gotten into the tire I put on the rear during shipping. However, this was doubtful as I blow out, then wipe my tires out before installing them.
The tires that I replaced due to age and cracking, had been last ridden when I lived in AZ in 2007. When I left AZ, I dropped the bike off in a shed at the family home in NH where it sat until now. Which, is why the old tires were shot.
So, I'm guessing the old tires had picked up some of the nasty thorn tips that are in AZ and that they had worked their way into the the old cracked tires and Bell tube during the few quick rides I took to test the tubes. Then, when I swapped the tires, the thorn tips were already in the tube and worked their way in further during my test ride with the Specialized Hemispheres.
The only thing I knew for sure, was that the Specialized Hemispheres couldn't have picked up anything like what I felt and saw on my finger tip from the paved New England back roads that the bike had been ridden on during it's test rides.
So, at this point, do I throw both Bell tubes out and put the Slime tubes in?
No.
The Bell tube feels heavier than the Slime tube and reminded me of bicycle tubes that I had as a kid in the late 70's and early 80's that were heavy, durable and never seemed to loose air. Also, the sealant seemed to have worked exactly as it should have when there was a puncture. When the objects came out of the tube, the sealant flowed and became tacky.
Lastly, the front tube hadn't needed air since the Hemisphere's were installed.
So, I put the Bell back in the rear tire to see how it held up. Ironically, that was also the tube I over inflated in the beginning.
So far after three weeks of light riding, the tube has not lost air, nor has the front tube lost air since the tire swap.
While my experience with the Bell has been a little frustrating, it's not any fault of the tube. The tube survived being over inflated outside of a tire and rim, then sealed itself after three small punctures. As of now it's 4 stars. If they continue to hold up I'll be giving them 5.
Update...
Unfortunately, the rear tube began loosing air again and I wasn't going to chase anymore thorn tips/pinholes down and try to patch them.
So I installed the Extra Strong Slime tubes in both tires and am keeping the Bell that was in the front as a spare.
Unfortunately....
One of the Extra Strong Slime tubes failed due to a weak spot, shortly after being installed. The bike had seen maybe 2 miles of riding and was sitting in the garage when the tube had a major failure. You can read the review if you look up Slime tubes.
So the bike now has one Slime Tube in the front, and the Bell tube that I removed from the front on the back (where the Slime tube that failed had been).
***Second Update***
Ironically weeks after I wrote the above... The second Slime tube failed the same way the first one did. A major failure, in about the same place as the first one, while sitting in the garage.
Meanwhile, the Bell is still doing fine in the rear wheel., where the first Slime tube failed.
With the above being said, I will not purchase the Slime tubes again, but would purchase these Bell tubes again.
At this point, I ordered a pair of Schwalbe's to try.
The Bell will be my spare when I install the them.
Hope some/any of this helps and ride safe.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
The second thing to mention is that buying tubes seems to be a crap shoot. Aside from whether or not you will get the correct tube when you order online (size, sealant, presta or schrader)...will the tube last?
Lastly, when buying tubes...
You can put a Presta into a Schrader rim. All you need is an adapter to use a standard pump or compressor for air. You should also get the lock rings to secure the Presta valve into the larger Schrader rim hole. If you have an old bike, you may have to do this as some tire sizes that have Schraders are becoming harder to find tubes for.
Buy Rim Strips or Rim Tape. These didn't come with them, nor do Slime or Schwalbe tubes.
With that being said, below is my experience with these tubes....
As some reviews mentioned tubes blowing up shortly after install, I inflated mine to see if there were any bulges or leaks.
As the picture shows, I screwed up inflating my first tube. My air chuck stuck in the valve and by the time I got it out, the tube had stretched way beyond 26", was over 3 inches in diameter and turned itself inside out. Luckily for me, it did not blow or create a weak spot.
I let air out of the over inflated tube, lightly inflated the second tube and let them sit for a few hours to see if they leaked, or any weak spots (bulges) appeared. Despite my over inflating the one tube, there were no issues. So I mounted them up.
Once mounted, I brought them up to 50lbs and took a test ride. I weigh around 230 and there were no tube issues.
Then we had a heat wave in the northeast, and despite the bike sitting in the sun during100 degree plus heat indexes for about a week straight, there were no tube issues and the bike was lightly ridden.
A month later, I removed my old tires and upgraded them to new Specialized Hemispheres with Flack Jacket and did some more light riding. About two weeks later, my rear tire began losing air and was going flat within three days.
At first, I figured that all the negative reviews about these tubes must be correct.
The only thing was that I had no issues at all with the front tube. There had also been no issues with the rear tube until the tire swap.
Because the leak was so slow, my first thought was maybe the valve core had come loose. So, I decided to loosen it slightly and tighten it back up. This was the start of a learning curve.
When I loosened the valve core, I was greeted with a few drops of light green liquid that immediately became tacky. Even though I hadn't ordered sealant filled tubes and there was no marking on the box or colored valve covers, apparently I had received at least one sealant filled tube.
I re-tightened the core, aired the tire up and waited to see what would happen. Within a few days, the tire lost air again. At this point, I was baffled how a tube, with sealant (that seemed to be active), could have such a slow leak. Before I removed the rear tire again, I ordered in a pair of Extra Strong Slime Tubes as replacements.
Upon removing the rear tube from the rim and tire, the mystery continued. There was no sign of sealant anywhere on the tube, rim or inside of the tire. When I put the tube in water, there were no escaping air bubbles.
I dried the tube off and took one last look. While I was slowly turning the tube in my hands, I felt something hard and sharp on my finger. I couldn't see it, but could feel it. As it turned out, I found three spots on the tube that felt this way. When I probed these spots further, I could feel whatever it was come out of the tube. Also, the sealant flowed and seemed to seal the punctures. I only caught a glimpse of one of the objects in the tube and it was just a dark speck on my fingertip before it fell off.
The Specialized tires had been ordered in and maybe something had gotten into the tire I put on the rear during shipping. However, this was doubtful as I blow out, then wipe my tires out before installing them.
The tires that I replaced due to age and cracking, had been last ridden when I lived in AZ in 2007. When I left AZ, I dropped the bike off in a shed at the family home in NH where it sat until now. Which, is why the old tires were shot.
So, I'm guessing the old tires had picked up some of the nasty thorn tips that are in AZ and that they had worked their way into the the old cracked tires and Bell tube during the few quick rides I took to test the tubes. Then, when I swapped the tires, the thorn tips were already in the tube and worked their way in further during my test ride with the Specialized Hemispheres.
The only thing I knew for sure, was that the Specialized Hemispheres couldn't have picked up anything like what I felt and saw on my finger tip from the paved New England back roads that the bike had been ridden on during it's test rides.
So, at this point, do I throw both Bell tubes out and put the Slime tubes in?
No.
The Bell tube feels heavier than the Slime tube and reminded me of bicycle tubes that I had as a kid in the late 70's and early 80's that were heavy, durable and never seemed to loose air. Also, the sealant seemed to have worked exactly as it should have when there was a puncture. When the objects came out of the tube, the sealant flowed and became tacky.
Lastly, the front tube hadn't needed air since the Hemisphere's were installed.
So, I put the Bell back in the rear tire to see how it held up. Ironically, that was also the tube I over inflated in the beginning.
So far after three weeks of light riding, the tube has not lost air, nor has the front tube lost air since the tire swap.
While my experience with the Bell has been a little frustrating, it's not any fault of the tube. The tube survived being over inflated outside of a tire and rim, then sealed itself after three small punctures. As of now it's 4 stars. If they continue to hold up I'll be giving them 5.
Update...
Unfortunately, the rear tube began loosing air again and I wasn't going to chase anymore thorn tips/pinholes down and try to patch them.
So I installed the Extra Strong Slime tubes in both tires and am keeping the Bell that was in the front as a spare.
Unfortunately....
One of the Extra Strong Slime tubes failed due to a weak spot, shortly after being installed. The bike had seen maybe 2 miles of riding and was sitting in the garage when the tube had a major failure. You can read the review if you look up Slime tubes.
So the bike now has one Slime Tube in the front, and the Bell tube that I removed from the front on the back (where the Slime tube that failed had been).
***Second Update***
Ironically weeks after I wrote the above... The second Slime tube failed the same way the first one did. A major failure, in about the same place as the first one, while sitting in the garage.
Meanwhile, the Bell is still doing fine in the rear wheel., where the first Slime tube failed.
With the above being said, I will not purchase the Slime tubes again, but would purchase these Bell tubes again.
At this point, I ordered a pair of Schwalbe's to try.
The Bell will be my spare when I install the them.
Hope some/any of this helps and ride safe.
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I still give it 5 stars.
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2023
I still give it 5 stars.