Inner tube that isn't a complete circle

[Fordulike]

I wasn't sure how to title this, but I am after one of those inner tubes where you don't need to take the wheel off to fit.

26" x 2.1" or as close as possible.

It's more like a sausage with an air valve and only requires the tyre to be levered off on one side to fit.

Someone will know where I'm coming from lol. For the life of me, I cannot find any online.
Any links to sellers would be much appreciated

 

[Alan Quay]

Gaadi tube is what they'm called, although that might be the manufacturers name.

Hope that helps.

 

[Fordulike]

Gaadi tube is what they'm called, although that might be the manufacturers name.

Hope that helps.

Blimey that was quick. Thanks for the info

 

[EddiePJ]

Rose bikes used to sell them but have no idea if they still do.

 

[Fordulike]

Rose bikes used to sell them but have no idea if the still do.

Yeah, they still do them, but not in MTB sizes. There's a seller on eBay, who is selling a pair of them for £12.15 with free delivery, which seems quite reasonable to me:

Gaadi inner tubes

I only intend in carrying one as a get home solution, where I will fit a standard tube.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to post a review until I get a puncture

 

[RobF]

Don't forget to carry a sharp blade because you will need to slice through the old tube to remove it.

 

[mike killay]

These are as old as pneumatic tyres themselves. Pre WW1 motor cyclists used them a lot.
The proper name is 'Butt ended'

 

[EddieH]

Rubena stocks them
http://www.rubenacycle.co.uk/shop/shoplist.aspx?OCT_ID=177604

 

[4bound]

Don't forget to carry a sharp blade because you will need to slice through the old tube to remove it.

I am told its possible to tie them out of the way, then later they can be repaired and reinstalled!

 

[Ajax]

I found this vid of the Gaadi . It looks like the perfect solution for hub motor punctures

 

[Ajax]

Here's another vid. If it weren't for this thread i would never have thought to seek this out, yet apparently its an old solution to this problem.