deep section wheels and valve extenders ..

must-tri-harder

forum search wasnt very fruitful. about to become the proud owner of a new hed jet 6/9 wheelset, can anyone clarify/recomend what innertubes with appropriate length valves inc extenders etc i should be buying ..

i was thinking 51mm vittoria tubes with removeable valve cores and 62mm extender, this should be fine for the jet 9 but a bit long for the jet 6 ?! they only sell them in pairs, which is gender indeterminate.

how about this type of extender:

http://www.labicicleta.co.uk/valve-extender-pack-i61.html

any suggestions appreciated cheers ?!

chriskempton

Planet X do many different lengths and sell them separately:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WSP ... e-extender

Some PTFE tape from any hardware store on the threads of the extenders is a good idea to keep it all airtight as well.

aarw

Which is ......what?

suggest you reconsider your wording.

chriskempton

aarw wrote:

Which is ......what?

suggest you reconsider your wording.

Not sure what you're asking here, or if you're asking me or the OP?

aarw

it appears the original text of the OP has now changed. "gender indeterminate" wasn't exactly the term used when he posted.

back to topic... the planet x extenders do the job nicely and handy when you have unmatched rim depths. the plumbers tape works a treat to. in short... +1

must-tri-harder

i think it was the ghey comment which i have since ammended for fear of invoking the ban stick and or other retaliatory action.

i have since placed an order for some fancy red valve extenders from planet-x, so thanks for your recomendation, they have already dispatched allegedly.

must-tri-harder

cheers chaps.

it's not just as simple as new wheels is it !! Add to the list: new inner tubes, valve extenders, rim tape, new tyres. I think that's it.

Now that little lot had better turn up by the weekend (along with the wheels) so i can go hammer the thing, otherwise i will be very upset indeed.