Valve extension advice

mr_eddy
mr_eddy Posts: 830
edited July 2013 in Workshop
Has anyone ever used these before ? Are they any good ?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pro-valve-exten ... 5360485599

Basically I need to have something that I can just screw onto a standard 28/35c presta tube valve so I can fit to my 50mm deep cross wheels. I don't want to mess about with removable cores etc.

In a perfect world I would be able to find a long valve tube that will work with 35c tyres but I cannot find any at all.

Any other valve extenders worth looking at ? Again they need to be able to just screw onto exisiting tubes without the need to remove the cores.

Cheers

Comments

  • dnwhite88
    dnwhite88 Posts: 285
    I have, they work once you get the hang of them (not best done at the roadside!)
    "It never gets easier, you just go faster"
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    Same here, they work fine but they do leak a bit more air out as you have to leave to valve quite open underneath to get air into the tyre. They will hold a decent pressure for around 24hrs so need to keep checking them even on a long ride.
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    Why not remove the valve cores? It's a simple job to do even for an idiot and not time consuming. If you move to tubs, the need to remove the valve core is helpful if you want to use sealant. I use the Zipp valve extenders with my tubs but you do have to remove the valve core. You can get tubes with valves long enough to fit your deep rim wheels.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.

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