Continental Compact 16 Valve Auto 32/47-305/349 inner tube is a 16-inch bicycle tube designed for kids’, folding and compact bicycles with 32–47 mm wide tyres.
Key Features
Construction and Design
The tube is made from butyl rubber, which holds air well and is suitable for everyday use. The elastic material allows the tube to adapt to the inner shape of a compatible tyre.
The Compact 16 model covers several 16-inch tyre sizes from 32-305 to 47-349. This is useful when one tube is needed for different 16" wheel standards used on kids’ and folding bikes.
Main Functions
The tube helps maintain the correct tyre pressure and supports smooth bicycle rolling. When installed correctly, it reduces the risk of air loss and helps the tyre perform consistently on everyday routes.
The Auto valve, also known as a Schrader valve, is widely used and easy to inflate with most bicycle pumps and compressors. This makes it practical for kids’, city and folding bicycles where simple inflation is important.
Use and Compatibility
The tube is designed for 16" wheels with tyres whose ETRTO size falls within the 32/47-305/349 range. It fits sizes close to 16 x 1 3/8–16 x 1.75, depending on the exact tyre marking.
Before installation, the ETRTO marking on the tyre sidewall should be checked, and the rim must be suitable for an Auto valve. During fitting, the tube should not be twisted or pinched between the tyre and rim.
Additional Features
The Auto valve is approximately 34–40 mm long, making it suitable for most regular 16-inch rims. The compact packaging makes the tube easy to carry as a spare in a backpack, bicycle bag or repair kit.
The butyl construction requires little maintenance and is well suited for regular use. The tube can be used both as a replacement for a worn tube and as a spare part in case of an unexpected puncture.
Summary
Continental Compact 16 Valve Auto 32/47-305/349 inner tube is made for 16-inch kids’, folding and compact bicycles. It is best suited for cyclists who need a reliable butyl tube with a convenient Auto valve and compatibility with 32–47 mm wide tyres.
