Tube King

Tube King, specialists in bicycle inner tubes and tyres

Tube King is an online shop based in the UK that presents itself as a specialist in inner tubes, tyres and bicycle accessories. According to its own description, it serves thousands of cyclists across the country and offers fast shipping and expert advice. Its catalogue is organised by sizes, tube types, bike type and brands, making it easy to find the right replacement part.

Inner tube catalogue

The inner tube range covers a wide variety of wheel diameters, from 10-inch sizes up to 29-inch, including 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 27.5 (650b), 28 and 650c, as well as 700c sizes. Within each diameter, multiple widths are listed, from narrow options such as 0.75 or 0.90 up to widths of 4.80, aimed at fat bikes.

The site allows filtering by tube type: TPU, self-sealing, latex, extra light, premium, budget, downhill and freeride. It also classifies tubes according to the type of bike they are intended for: road, MTB, hybrid, BMX, kids, fat bike, folding, balance bike and pram.

Tyres and available brands

The tyre catalogue is divided by disciplines and sizes. It includes mountain bike tyres in 24, 26, 27.5 and 29 inches; road tyres in sizes 700x25, 700x28, 700x30, 700x32 and 700x35; and gravel and cyclocross options in 700c, with the 650c size announced as coming soon. It also offers BMX tyres in 16 and 20 inches, kids' tyres from 12 to 24 inches, e-bike, fat bike, hybrid and commuter, budget and pram tyres.

Among the brands it stocks are Schwalbe, Continental, Vittoria, Pirelli, Kenda, Michelin, Nutrak, Kranx, Duro and Maxxis. Some of them, such as Vittoria, Pirelli and Maxxis, are flagged as coming soon. The shop also groups Schwalbe tubes into the Aerothan, Air Plus and Clik lines, and has the Continental TPU range.

Accessories, components and spare parts

In addition to inner tubes and tyres, Tube King sells accessories such as mini-pumps, tools, sealants and puncture repair kits, Schwalbe Clik valves, bottles and cages, locks, cleaning and maintenance products, tubeless setup material, saddle bags, lights, bike covers and tyre levers.

The components and spare parts section includes brake and gear cables, chains for different speeds (from single speed up to 12-speed), chain links and quick links, pedals, cleats, saddles and seatposts, seatpost clamps, seat covers, cassettes from 7 to 11 speeds, V-brakes, caliper brakes, brake blocks, disc brake pads, brake rotors, handlebars, stems, grips, bar tape, front and rear derailleurs, derailleur hangers, rim tape, valve accessories and tube spares.

Guides and resources for cyclists

The site provides users with several practical guides: a tube size guide, a puncture-protected tube guide, a valve type guide and tube fitting instructions. It also maintains a blog with content for cyclists.

Shipping, returns and customer service

The shop advertises free shipping on UK orders over £75, with the promotional code FREE75 valid during the week in which the information was collected. It also states free UK delivery, 90-day returns, price match and fast dispatch. The published opening hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00, Saturday 10:00 to 16:00 and Sunday closed.