Valve length - tubes....
Scrumple
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When buying inner tubes, does the valve length make a real difference to :
Ksyrium Elites
Easton EA90 SLX
Both are alu clinchers, and about to buy tubes online but faced with lots of lengths. Whats the lowest I need to go, and the ideal?
Ksyrium Elites
Easton EA90 SLX
Both are alu clinchers, and about to buy tubes online but faced with lots of lengths. Whats the lowest I need to go, and the ideal?
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I'm a long way from my Easton EA90 SLX wheels at the mo, but I'm sure they're Bontrager +/-47mm.
Different valve lengths for different depth of rim profile.
As long as they go through the rim, I don't think it matters how much 'extra' sticks out.
Difference in price, though.Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0 -
Iv'e got Ksyrium Elites, the front wheel has a longer valve than the rear, not sure of the sizes, but can i hell-as-like get my track pump on the rear valve! gonna have to change the tube for same size as front (the tubes were supplied on bike when bought)0
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Go for about 20mm more than your rim depth at least, most manufacturers 'short' valves are pretty useless on anything but flat profile rims in my experience.
I run 30mm rims with 47mm tubes, seems to work fine, had some 38mm I think before and they were a bugger.0