Bike Inner Tubes
What items can we take?
Please ensure the material is as clean as possible. Air valves can remain on tubes.
Unusable Bike Inner Tubes
Bike Inner Tube with Patches
Colored Bike Inner Tubes
Bike Inner Tube with holes
New Bike Inner Tubes
These will be recycled, so donating may be a better option!
What isn’t in this category?
Slime Inner Tube
Contains green valve cap and green slime when cut open
Thorn resistant inner tubes
These tubes are thicker than regular inner tubes
Bike Tire
Bike accessories
Bike Inner Tubes.
Unless you're riding on tubeless tires, inner tubes are indespensible. But what do you do with them when their life is over? Usually made out of rubber or latex, there are actually so much more life for this material after their lives as inner tubes.
Partnering with Green Guru Gear
Born in 2005, Green Guru Gear was founded by a dedicated team of outdoor enthusiasts to create change in the outdoor and cycling industries. They manufacture everything in Colorado in an eco-responsible way to ensure that valuable materials stay out of landfills. Green Guru uses old outdoor gear, like bike tubes, wetsuits, and billboard materials, to create their products. All materials provided by Ridwell members will be sent to their warehouse in Boulder. Here they will be sorted, processed, and then sewn into their finished products.
FAQ
How do I tell the difference between a regular inner tube and a slime inner tube?
- A slime inner tube has a green cap on the air valve.
- When cut open there will be a green slime present.
How do I tell the difference between a regular inner tube and a thorn resistant inner tube?
The walls of a thorn resistant inner tube are two to three times the thickness of a regular inner tube.
Why can I not provide any other type of bike accessories?
This collection is specifically for our future Green Friday event in November! Our partner can only handle bike inner tubes of a certain kind to produce the best quality products!
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