Best Before Date on Tubes

Eugbug · 10-19-2014, 03:26 PM

What's the shelf life of a tube if its stored in a cool, dry, dark place?
I'm just wondering whether stocking up on tubes is a good thing if they are going to be stored for a few years.

nfmisso · 10-19-2014, 07:44 PM

Oxygen and UV exposure kill rubber. Moisture has little effect; in fact storing them under neutral water will keep most the oxygen away from them....

I would keep more than you need in a year. What happens if you change tire size?

10 Latest Posts
New!! Today 12:59 PM
E-Bike Newbie Today 03:55 AM
Pros and cons of a Dropper post Yesterday 09:14 PM
(So California) PV Dr to be closed to bi... Yesterday 10:26 AM
Broken Bottom Bracket Yesterday 06:30 AM
Specialized or Cannondale Yesterday 02:11 AM
Fuji vs Schwinn 09-16-2024 12:21 AM
Have you learned to fall? 09-16-2024 12:14 AM
$10,000? 09-16-2024 12:09 AM
Naming a bicycle - Yes or No? 09-15-2024 11:37 PM

Join BikeRide on Strava

Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom