Early 20" Display Single Tube Tires - ANY condition

[Jesse McCauley]

The title says it all folks!

I've got a ca. 1899 childs bicycle with original wood wheels but it is sporting black chain tread single tubes.
While I am thankful to have those, I really want a pair of NON chain tread 20" single tubes.

ANY condition considered, this will be for static display not riding.

Thank you!

 

[Mike Rosseau]

I had the same problem with my little bike. I used Bell No More Flats 20 x 1.75 solid inner tubes on mine. You will have to remove the inner ridge with a razor blade but if your careful they will stretch on the wood rims nice and tight. They come shiny but I had mine sand blasted to make them look older then I hand sanded the outer edge to simulate wear.

 

[Mike Rosseau]

Oh, and just cut up some old tubes for the valve stems. Look for some that are threaded all the way down. and leave 1/2" rubber all the way around the valve. The tube/tire will hold them in.