I've never had to replace an inner tube that failed due to a manufacturing fault and I've bought some dirt cheap tubes over the years. The only flats I've suffered have been punctures through the tyre (pieces of flint, glass stone and thorn still remain in the tyre) and a blow out that happened as I had just finished improperly fitting one. I don't really know how to judge quality of tubes but anything the right size seems good enough.

I've reserved a few at a couple London stores near work and hopefully I'll be able to grab at least a couple as spares. Not had much luck with Halfords stock system on previous visits.

Good find. But very poor reviews. Don't want my spare tubes to puncture before I get home.

worth checking out these other reduced Boardman items as well.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-bags/boardman-waterproof-messenger-bag
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-bags/boardman-waterproof-aero-wedge-bag
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-baskets-panniers/boardman-waterproof-rack-pack-pannier-bag
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-baskets-panniers/boardman-waterproof-single-pannier-bike-bag

Boardman 700 x 32-38 Presta Bike Inner Tube: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/boardman-700-x-32-38-presta-bike-inner-tube
Boardman 700 x 25-28 Presta Bike Inner Tube: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/boardman-700-x-25-28-presta-bike-inner-tube
Boardman 700 x 18-23 Presta Bike Inner Tube: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/boardman-700-x-18-23-presta-bike-inner-tube
Boardman 29 x 2.10-2.30 Presta Bike Inner Tube: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/boardman-29-x-2-10-2-30-presta-bike-inner-tube
Boardman 27.5 x 2.10-2.30 Presta Bike Inner Tube: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/boardman-27-5-x-2-10-2-30-presta-bike-inner-tube
Boardman 26 X 2.1-2.5 Presta Bike Inner Tube: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/inner-tubes/boardman-26-x-2-1-2-5-presta-bike-inner-tube

thanks reserved 2 for a spare set for my 29inch hardtail MTB

Good find. But very poor reviews. Don't want my spare tubes to puncture before I get home.

Great price for a lightweight inner tube, but almost all of the reviews give them 1/5. Tempted, but not sure they're worth the risk.

Reserved the last 3 26" at my store, will do as a spares in the backpack with them being lightweight.

Get the continentals guys, save the heartache

good find op, heat added

Inner tubes make a big difference in terms of aero acruallym

Fanjazzdick

Thank you, worthwhile spares at this price.

90p each with british cycling club card cant go wrong, reserved a couple.

Notice they are so proud of the super lightweight they dont publish it...

Ta :wink: reserved, 3 pair of the 700c's :smiley: Hot!

Collected and tested 6, 5 ok...returning 1 :stuck_out_tongue:

I've never had to replace an inner tube that failed due to a manufacturing fault and I've bought some dirt cheap tubes over the years. The only flats I've suffered have been punctures through the tyre (pieces of flint, glass stone and thorn still remain in the tyre) and a blow out that happened as I had just finished improperly fitting one. I don't really know how to judge quality of tubes but anything the right size seems good enough.

I've reserved a few at a couple London stores near work and hopefully I'll be able to grab at least a couple as spares. Not had much luck with Halfords stock system on previous visits.

I have Boardman inner tubes and they have lasted just over a year with daily commuter use so would recommend. Heated

Cheaper than condoms....now there's a thought.

Really good

Are you sure you have Presta in your MTB?

I have had a couple go on the seam ( with no marks on the actual Tyre).

​Agree I wouldn't recomment using reviews as a sole basis for purchasing decisions . All you need to do is look at this site and the amount of people who vote and don't leave reasons why they have voted. Notwithstanding that only certain segments if the population will vote e.g. younger and more technically driven ore ones where expectations been exceeded or shattered. Those that work in customer services departments will understand . people rarely ring to praise service . if you getting complaints all day you forget that if only hearing from 5% customers the other 95% are either happy with service or can't be bothered to complain

Been using conti supersonics for years and the only issues I have had are due to not fitting them properly. They are thin tubes so greater care has to be taken when fitting.

These are £1 for a reason. Good luck with the flats everyone

You both make a good point, but take a look at their own brand Halford tubes - plenty of positive feedback. While not every boardman tube will fail it's likely a high percentage will.

All 3 failed along the seam, I couldn't have taken anymore care putting them in.

1) Failed while climbing, had been in for 250? miles - knocked the front tyre off the rim. I was near the top of a long descent so that could have been painful.
2) Replaced 1 and was fine.
3) Rear had been for around 450? miles and it failed, no marks on the tyre or rim tape to suspect anything and I inspected everything.
4) After getting home I replaced 3 with another and it went without the bike moving an inch.

2 was removed and placed in the spares bin.

I'm not sure I'll try them again in a rush.

But these boardman tubes will be going on my commuter, which rarely reaches 30mph...

I've bought continentals for £1 (http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/halfords-ealing-broadway-inner-tubes-1-each-3-for-2-2251942), vavert ones for £1 from PX. All still going strong.

Why does the £1 price point make them any less effective?

Erh because all the reviews say so. It's funny how some people on this site choose to take reviews for what they are and then choose to ignore them according to what suits them. If I read 5 reviews saying something is rubbish i generally take that as a sign that it will be rubbish. Did the continental and px tubes also receive rubbish reviews?

All 12 of them?

"They have split, not punchered they all have had weak spots, and at a reduced rate they are not good poor for use" :man:

"As above slow puncture after one ride. Couldn't get the pressure above 60 PSI without the pump popping off the valve. This one was a replacement for a returned continental that wouldn't fit within the rim!" Cheap pump?

"Bought 2 tubes, had 2 rides, got 2 very slow punctures! Not impressed." Core?

"Do not buy rubbish I've had three now and all boardman say is that I must of trapped it in the tyre been cycling ten years and never trapped one" Core?

Most relate to the tubes slowly deflating, this just means that the cores need tightening?

Like I said previously, I'm assuming all boardman bikes have their own branded tubes fitted and I've not heard of issues with them.

I'll stick one on the turbo trainer wheel tonight (if halfords still have the couple I ordered) and report back if it blows up/can't get it to hold pressure.:smiley:

I second that , one blew up one quiet sunday morn while inflating a new conti tube in maxxis hookworm tyres
..it peeled the double-walled rim like a banana (I've still got the damaged wheel).
Very very loud , afterward my ears were ringing for ages,
worse still my neighbours thought I'd set something off
:confused:

I had phone call of them its an error and no stock ye right!

btw any cheap Boardman or other brand shraeder valve tubes ?
I kinda prefer shraeder valves as compatible with garage lines .
guess I could carry a presta-to-shraeder-valve adapter along with a spare tube for emergencies so I can use a garage line...carefully :smile:

That must be why they're called "supersonics" then :man:

Not quite: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/3-pack-condoms-for-just-10p-wilkos-2433149?p=27833700
:-)

The rims I have came with a plastic insert that allows you to use Presta valves with, or Schraeder valves without. It might be that you need a similar bit of plastic to safely use a Presta valve on a rim intended for use with Schraeder valves.

That said you make a good point and I'll be looking to fit tubes with Schareder valves next time.

They called me back, not in stock.

I hate Presta, otherwise hot for the price

ridic comment mate, all tubes are made out in chinese sweat shops. Paying through the nose is pointless.

(currently getting up to around 50,000 life miles of commuting, hence feeling I can say this from experience (and I read it somewhere a while ago, but dammed if I can remember where))

All boardman's use Presta as far as I'm aware.

I have a Boardman MTB Pro (26") - a fairly old model, and that's Presta too.

Boardman's have a definite race/lightweight approach.

Brilliant

You get 50k miles out of an inner tube!?

I must confess until recently, due to their cheapness of late, if I puncture I tend to repair to get me home and swap for a new one.

hahaha I dare you to say that in real conversation..

worth checking out these other reduced Boardman items as well.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-bags/boardman-waterproof-messenger-bag
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-bags/boardman-waterproof-aero-wedge-bag
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-baskets-panniers/boardman-waterproof-rack-pack-pannier-bag
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-baskets-panniers/boardman-waterproof-single-pannier-bike-bag

go on what they were/rrp not what they are now. like any deal really.

Lol! Def not! I mean, over that time and distance, there is no noticeable difference between posh tubes and budget :smiley:

Booked some but store ring back to say they had all gone, Uxbridge

will check tyre size tonight, someone like or reply to this so i can find it easy please :laughing:

I never have any problems with punctures on my car,and I run over at lest one cyclist per week :wink:

What happens if you put a Presta valve in a wheel which has hole big enough for a Schrader? The reason I ask is I have new wheels and the bike shop put Schraders when I normally had Prestas. Are they the same diameter at the base. Thanks.

These are made by Stan Boardman?

What a fokker.

hot got 1 In store and ordered 4 more. also 20% cycle to work discount and a free Yankee o2 air freshener for the car

​Nonsense, independent testers prove significant (10W) different in certain cases between butyl and latex inner tubes with certain rims/tyres combosm

Now gone up to £3

Thanks - I've expired it.