Best Mountain Bike Tubes

Updated February 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Sunlite
Schrader Valve Tube
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Bottom Line

The best pair of bike inner tubes to keep on hand while out on the trails in case of emergency.

Pros

Durable inner tube construction provides basic wear-and-tear resistance for longer use. Easy to stretch over a bike rim during emergency flat repairs while on a ride.

Cons

Bike tubes are more prone to flats than other options.

Goodyear
20" Bike Tubes
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Bike tubes meant for 20 inch rims found on most children's mountain bikes and recumbents.

Pros

Will fit larger mountain bike tires up to 2.125 inches wide. Easy to fit over most bike rims with a little bit of effort. Long lasting and simple to patch in case of a flat.

Cons

Rubber wears out faster than other tube options.

Bell Sports
Standard Schrader Inner Tubes
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A good budget set of inner tubes for anyone wanting a large supply at an affordable price.

Pros

Size of the mountain biking tubes is small enough for some road tires. Tubes use the standard schrader valve found on most bike pumps. Comes in a pack of four.

Cons

No significant puncture and wear protection.

Slime
Self-Sealing Inner Tube
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One of the few bike inner tubes capable of sealing when a thorn or other foreign object punctures the skin.

Pros

Internal slime sealant works quickly to cover a new puncture while riding. Helps to reduce the amount of flats commonly found on mountain biking trails.

Cons

Internal sealant can make it more difficult to replace the inner tube if necessary.

Best Bang for the Buck
Continental
Bike Tube
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The best budget mountain bike inner tube with one of the widest ranges of sizes available.

Pros

Comes in many different tire sizes, including common larger mountain bike sizes such as 27.5 and 29 inches. Offers both presta and schrader valves to match your personal bike bump without the need for an adapter.

Cons

Bike tubes can pop off the rim if the rim/tube size ratio is mismatched.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

21 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
357 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

Good tubes for your mountain bike are only partially about the size of your rim and tire. While that is an important consideration before purchase, you will also want to think about buying a tube with extra durability for the rough trails you plan to ride. Some include an inner sealant product, which can automatically seal small punctures, keeping your tire inflated longer. Valve stems may be slightly shorter or longer in different models. There are also 2 types of valve stems: Presta and Schrader. Make sure the stem you purchase is compatible with your rim. Before you buy any tube, make sure it is both the right diameter and the right width for your tire.  

The team that worked on this review
  • Austin
    Austin
    Writer
  • Eliza
    Eliza
    Production Manager
  • Jacob
    Jacob
    Editorial Manager
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Goodyear

20" Bike Tubes

Goodyear

20" Bike Tubes

Bike tubes meant for 20 inch rims found on most children's mountain bikes and recumbents.
$5
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Bell Sports

Standard Schrader Inner Tubes

Bell Sports

Standard Schrader Inner Tubes

A good budget set of inner tubes for anyone wanting a large supply at an affordable price.
$6
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Slime

Self-Sealing Inner Tube

Slime

Self-Sealing Inner Tube

One of the few bike inner tubes capable of sealing when a thorn or other foreign object punctures the skin.
$14
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Sunlite

Schrader Valve Tube

Sunlite

Schrader Valve Tube

The best pair of bike inner tubes to keep on hand while out on the trails in case of emergency.
$13
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Continental

Bike Tube

Continental

Bike Tube

The best budget mountain bike inner tube with one of the widest ranges of sizes available.
$6

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