New Valve For Prime Carbon Wheel - Help

mikeyj28
mikeyj28 Posts: 754
edited May 2018 in Road general
Hi

I have a set of Prime Carbon Disc wheels 38mm deep (see link below). They are set up for tubeless and the valves that came with the wheels were used. One of the ends of the valve snapped off when I was filling with air using the track pump, so I took it to get it fixed at a very (supposedly) reputable shop in Bristol as I didn’t have a compressor and had issues initially seating the tyre.
They subsequently threw out my valve, couldn’t find it and tried stans and an orange seal one which didn’t work. I had my wheel back and then took it to another shop to see if they had a valve that was suitable. I now have one, but it is so small that I cannot reinflate it and there aren’t any bigger sizes.

Any suggestions as to what would be a decent valve that works and will hold pressure when tubeless (with any links if possible) would be greatly appreciated?

Many thanks

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/prim ... prod142948
Constantly trying to upgrade my parts.It is a long road ahead as things are so expensive for little gain. n+1 is always the principle in my mind.

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  • orlok
    orlok Posts: 89
    mikeyj28 wrote:
    Hi

    I have a set of Prime Carbon Disc wheels 38mm deep (see link below). They are set up for tubeless and the valves that came with the wheels were used. One of the ends of the valve snapped off when I was filling with air using the track pump, so I took it to get it fixed at a very (supposedly) reputable shop in Bristol as I didn’t have a compressor and had issues initially seating the tyre.
    They subsequently threw out my valve, couldn’t find it and tried stans and an orange seal one which didn’t work. I had my wheel back and then took it to another shop to see if they had a valve that was suitable. I now have one, but it is so small that I cannot reinflate it and there aren’t any bigger sizes.

    Any suggestions as to what would be a decent valve that works and will hold pressure when tubeless (with any links if possible) would be greatly appreciated?

    Many thanks

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/prim ... prod142948
    You need some tubeless valves for example Schwalbe
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nl/e ... prod160516
    with extensions 17mm
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nl/e ... prod160517
    There will be always a moment of tailwind.Pinarello F8/10 - Ultegra 8000 Di2 - Carbonspeed C50 UST - Tubeless
  • mikeyj28
    mikeyj28 Posts: 754
    I've had tubeless valves but they haven't worked (not sat well in the recess within the rim). Just wondering if anyone has experience of sourcing valves for these wheels or whether there are any replacements as I can't find any.
    Constantly trying to upgrade my parts.It is a long road ahead as things are so expensive for little gain. n+1 is always the principle in my mind.
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    I don't use the Prime wheels as Tubeless, but the Mavics that I have have tubeless tyres fitted. I bought a set of the Mavic 57mm tubeless valves, but there are a range of them. One might have the rim bed fitting that you want. I'll check later the package that came with the Prime wheels and see if it is similar valve.

    https://shop.mavic.com/en-gb/ust-valve- ... #1040=3820
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • siddy1972
    siddy1972 Posts: 180
    I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that the prime rims were very similar to Hunt. I don’t know the accuracy of this, but you could take a look at those guys. They have a 50mm tubeless in their range.
  • mikeyj28
    mikeyj28 Posts: 754
    philthy3 wrote:
    I don't use the Prime wheels as Tubeless, but the Mavics that I have have tubeless tyres fitted. I bought a set of the Mavic 57mm tubeless valves, but there are a range of them. One might have the rim bed fitting that you want. I'll check later the package that came with the Prime wheels and see if it is similar valve.

    https://shop.mavic.com/en-gb/ust-valve- ... #1040=3820


    Thank you very much!! Yes , please let me know when you can. Much appreciated!!!
    Constantly trying to upgrade my parts.It is a long road ahead as things are so expensive for little gain. n+1 is always the principle in my mind.
  • helterskelter
    helterskelter Posts: 66
    Might be worth contacting CRC customer services and seeing if they could send out a replacement. You don’t ask you don’t get!
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    edited May 2018
    mikeyj28 wrote:
    philthy3 wrote:
    I don't use the Prime wheels as Tubeless, but the Mavics that I have have tubeless tyres fitted. I bought a set of the Mavic 57mm tubeless valves, but there are a range of them. One might have the rim bed fitting that you want. I'll check later the package that came with the Prime wheels and see if it is similar valve.

    https://shop.mavic.com/en-gb/ust-valve- ... #1040=3820


    Thank you very much!! Yes , please let me know when you can. Much appreciated!!!

    Having checked the tubeless valves that came with my wife's RR38s, they're different to the Mavic ones.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/prime-rp-38-car ... heelset-1/

    The ones that came with the wheels are these from the Lifeline range.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-univer ... sta-valve/
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • janwal
    janwal Posts: 489
    https://www.sigmasports.com/item/milKit ... lsrc=aw.ds
    Try a set of the milkit valves. Should fit any wheel set. They make checking and refilling tyres with sealant much easier. Come In various lengths.
  • peteco
    peteco Posts: 184
    I still have the tubeless valves from my Prime RR-50 wheels (I use them with tubes).

    You are welcome to them if they fit - I guess they are likely to have the right rim bed fitting, but will be a little longer.

    Pete

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