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davidB · 06-08-2008, 09:08 PM

what's the damn trick to this?

I've heard of adding a few psi to the tube to get it. That ain't working. And i'm about to give myself blisters on both thumbs like I did last time.

richie_rich · 06-08-2008, 09:12 PM

You really couldn't stretch the tube to fit?

Blow it up quite a bit outside the tire...it will get huge then tuck it in the tire with half the tire on the rim, then let some air out. This should make quick work of it for you.

Let me know if it works...never tried it myself

BrewMaster · 06-08-2008, 09:19 PM

Stretch it over the rim and pump it up. I've done it with 26" Slime tubes and never had a problem.

You should just go tubeless on your rims. Yellow tape + valve stem + Stan's and you're done.

davidB · 06-08-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Stretch it over the rim and pump it up. I've done it with 26" Slime tubes and never had a problem.

que?!!!!!!!!!! I can get a 29er tube on obviously but the last 10" of the bead is starting to piss me off.

Quote:

You should just go tubeless on your rims. Yellow tape + valve stem + Stan's and you're done.

If I had some rim tape i'd be on this.

But SM8's = hard to set as tubeless

inb4tubelesscrossmark is better

2wheel_lee · 06-08-2008, 09:33 PM

It sounds like you may be missing the trick. You want to get the tube fully over the rim before you install the second half of the tire. You'll have to experiment with pressure to make it work.

Years ago, I used to use 16" tubes in my 20" BMX bikes and 20" tubes in my 24" bikes - there's a lot less material to stretch than a 26 to 29 install.

dstepper · 06-08-2008, 09:52 PM

I stretch the tube by inflating it overnight before trying in install it in a tire. Also work the tube/tire on the rim from the opposite side of the stem. The stem will hold the tube in the channel while you work your way around.

Dean

singleminded · 06-08-2008, 10:11 PM

Pratice makes perfect. I have never run a 29 tube...but did a lot of cursing in the begining

I usuallt put a little air in it so it pops on the rim and helps hole it in place

DeadlyStryker · 06-08-2008, 10:35 PM

Why put a 26" tube on a 29" rim?

davidB · 06-08-2008, 10:38 PM

because they can fit (though I gave up and threw in a 29er tube until I go tubeless tomorrow or so). A lot of "lightweight" tubes out there are 26" as well, which is what I was trying to fit in.

Pho'dUp · 06-08-2008, 11:06 PM

For race days I use Spec. 26" Turbo Tubes in 29" stan's rims

Works so far.

06-08-2008, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
richie_rich Dusty Dirt Devil	You really couldn't stretch the tube to fit? Blow it up quite a bit outside the tire...it will get huge then tuck it in the tire with half the tire on the rim, then let some air out. This should make quick work of it for you. Let me know if it works...never tried it myself __________________ SHEDEVIL: "Haven't you ever seen me grab my crotch going downhill?" "The world is small and the trails are smaller, so when you see another biker smile and wave, you never know who you might meet."

06-08-2008, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	Stretch it over the rim and pump it up. I've done it with 26" Slime tubes and never had a problem. You should just go tubeless on your rims. Yellow tape + valve stem + Stan's and you're done. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

06-08-2008, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	It sounds like you may be missing the trick. You want to get the tube fully over the rim before you install the second half of the tire. You'll have to experiment with pressure to make it work. Years ago, I used to use 16" tubes in my 20" BMX bikes and 20" tubes in my 24" bikes - there's a lot less material to stretch than a 26 to 29 install. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

06-08-2008, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I stretch the tube by inflating it overnight before trying in install it in a tire. Also work the tube/tire on the rim from the opposite side of the stem. The stem will hold the tube in the channel while you work your way around. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

06-08-2008, 10:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
singleminded I poached, and got busted	Just play around with it... Pratice makes perfect. I have never run a 29 tube...but did a lot of cursing in the begining I usuallt put a little air in it so it pops on the rim and helps hole it in place __________________ Eric "Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit"

06-08-2008, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeadlyStryker Senior Member	Why put a 26" tube on a 29" rim?

06-08-2008, 11:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pho'dUp I made a Taco this big!	For race days I use Spec. 26" Turbo Tubes in 29" stan's rims Works so far. __________________ *TKBlazer:* Pho'dUp forgot his clothes i guess i have to stop by the thrift store and pick him up a dress to wear for the race

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