Tube valve splitting

chinesejohn
chinesejohn Posts: 8
edited January 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello All,

My first posting, I have had a this persistant problem since last October, I've gone through about 5 presta tubes where the valve has split on the front wheel.

It first started when I put my bro-in-laws new Continental tyre in while were doing some gental rides in Kirroughtree, so I thought it was the tyre, so I fitted a Panaracer I had in the garage, same happened this weekend.

My wheel is about 6 years old (not sure if this has a bearing on this problem)

Looking at some previous postings, should I replace the rim tape as starter before I think about wheels?

Thanks in advance
John

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Sorry valve splitting? Or th tube ripping of at he valve? Or?????
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Do you have Presta only wheels?
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  • chinesejohn
    chinesejohn Posts: 8
    nicklouse wrote:
    Sorry valve splitting? Or th tube ripping of at he valve? Or?????
    Sorry you're right - it's ripping around where the value meets the tube.

    I can get a photo online to make things clearer if it helps.
  • chinesejohn
    chinesejohn Posts: 8
    cooldad wrote:
    Do you have Presta only wheels?
    Yes presta only, can't fit a schrader tube.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    chineseJohn wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    Sorry valve splitting? Or th tube ripping of at he valve? Or?????
    Sorry you're right - it's ripping around where the value meets the tube.

    I can get a photo online to make things clearer if it helps.
    are you using the locking ring to hold the valve in place?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • chinesejohn
    chinesejohn Posts: 8
    nicklouse wrote:
    chineseJohn wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    Sorry valve splitting? Or th tube ripping of at he valve? Or?????
    Sorry you're right - it's ripping around where the value meets the tube.

    I can get a photo online to make things clearer if it helps.
    are you using the locking ring to hold the valve in place?
    errr hmm no - opps maybe that's the problem :oops: Is this the problem?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Worth a try, I guess they supply them for a reason.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    It can be.

    Also make a mark on your tyre and rim so you can see if the tyre is slipping or if it is just the tube.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • 386ka
    386ka Posts: 479
    And, most important, be sure you pump them to the right pressure. Too low, and the tyre may slip while braking and tearing the valve with it. (EDIT:As stated above)
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    When you fit the tyre, just align a certain feature on the sidewall like makers name with the valve hole.

    Seriously can't believe you removed the lockrings to fit the valve and didn't refit it.......sorry, I just can't, especially not after tube 2,3 and 4.....

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    The Beginner wrote:
    When you fit the tyre, just align a certain feature on the sidewall like makers name with the valve hole.
    Simon


    the only issue with that is remembering which letter it was aligned to. the one it is aligned to now or the first or second to the left or right.

    it is great for finding punctures as the history does not matter. ;)
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Sorry, should have been clearer, I use the first letter of the makers name (P for panaracer, S for Schwalbe etc, makes it easy to be consistent!)

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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