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Inner Tubes · Slime

Slime Smart Tube 26x1.75-2.125 Schrader (Self-Sealing)

Slime's pre-filled Smart Tube is the lazy rider's best friend: a standard butyl tube with sealant already inside, so small punctures from thorns and wire seal themselves as you ride. The 26x1.75-2.125 Schrader version fits the typical 26-inch tire on many older-style and budget e-bikes, and Slime sells the same thing in 20, 24, 27.5 and 700c sizes. It will not stop a pinch flat or a large cut, and the added weight is noticeable, but for a commuter who rides through debris it can mean months without a flat.

26-inch e-bikes with 1.75–2.125 tiresCommuters plagued by small puncturesRiders who do not want to carry a patch kit

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Key considerations

  • Match tire width range and valve type
  • Sealant does not fix pinch flats or large cuts
  • Sealant dries out after a couple of years; replace the tube
  • Valve core can clog — keep the valve at the top when inflating

Pros

  • Seals small punctures automatically
  • Common sizes available
  • Simple install

Considerations

  • Heavier than a plain tube
  • Not a cure for pinch flats
  • Sealant can clog valves

Features & specifications

Size26x1.75-2.125
ValveSchrader

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Compatibility notes

  • 26-inch rims with tires 1.75–2.125 inches wide and Schrader valve drilling

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