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In the process of sorting out a harness & wing. I want to attach backup torches DIR-style, with boltsnaps and innertube sections holding them to the harness.

Only problem is I don't have a bike, so rather than using an old innertube lying round the shed I am going to have to go out and buy one.

Cue the silly question - what size innertube should I buy?

I *really* don't want to have to ask the guy in Halfords and try to explain what I want it for...

Thanks in advance for any hints!

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Don't know about size, but don't buy one. Just go into a bike shop and ask for one they have thrown away on a repair job. Thats what I did. The size did not appear to matter.

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Thanks Adrian - to be honest though I'm quite happy to spend a couple of quid to avoid the ordeal of explaining why I want an old innertube! If the size doesn't matter I'll just pick one at random then.
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As Adrian says, don't buy them!

I went to a tyre replacement place (like Kwikfit) and they were only too happy to let me help myself.  I ended up with a couple of old motorbike inner tubes which were fine.
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The last time I got a new one for my mountain bike (which incidently is now cut up and decortating my dive kit) I asked for a mountain bike inner and got one without too much hassle.

O.K, Ruler out......... 40mm diameter

Having just rigged up a harness I can say that having tubing any smaller would be a real PITA as it is tight enough as it is.

Good luck!

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Tom,

PM me your address and I'll stick a manky old MTB innertube in the post.

It'll have plenty of patches on it, frankly I think it's time I bought some new ones.

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Cheers people - thanks for the offer Dan but I'm now sorted after popping into a bike shop on the way to work. 45mm, biggest they had. If that doesn't work, there's a KwikFit about 100 yards up the road and IIRC they've got a skip...
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the great thing about inner tube - especially heavy duty stuff - is that it is also great for cutting up to use as patches for when you hole your dry suit.

Also use it as a cheap alternative to bungy for stuff such as holding fold-up flags to your tanks.

I am not proud - often found rooting around the bins at Kwik Fit.

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If that doesn't work, there's a KwikFit about 100 yards up the road and IIRC they've got a skip...
Look Tom,

You're not eating out of bins and skips again, are you?

I'm sure we could have a YD whip-round for tea and a slice for ya mate!
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