Tire tube systems are a key component of the mountain bike. Therefore, there are some key things that you must consider before buying them. If you fail to buy the appropriate tire tube system, you will simply end up with an awkward situation where the tube would not fit the rim and you will end up losing the air pressure in the tires. This may keep you stranded in the middle of nowhere. Therefore, always try to choose your mountain bikes a bit wisely and by doing some research. Hence, always try to find the configuration of the tube systems and the tyres beforehand. This will help you to avoid problems later on.
The two common forms of tube systems are the Schraeder valve and the sleek Presta valve. The former valve is more inclined towards the older traditional forms used and is similar to the ones used in car tires. They can easily be filled in the traditional gas stations. The later design is more modern and aerodynamically designed to give the bike a smoother ride. These valves are extremely thin and therefore require quite small rim holes.