When to replace tubes (spoked wheels)?
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When to replace tubes (spoked wheels)?
Should tubes be replaced with a set of new tires? Is there a need to if they're not damaged?
I've had a set of new tubes for a year (one set of tires). I'm replacing the tires this month. The current tubes have had no punctures or "fixes." Any need to replace them?
I've had a set of new tubes for a year (one set of tires). I'm replacing the tires this month. The current tubes have had no punctures or "fixes." Any need to replace them?
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I always fitted new tubes with new tyres, kept back the replaced ones as spares and threw the previous replaced ones away (all my current bikes are tubeless). Rubber deteriorates over time, so they will not last forever. Tyres themselves start cracking and showing signs of ageing after about five years, so I guess that is a guide to safe service life.
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