Valve extender question
09-26-06, 08:26 AM
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Valve extender question
I bought a brand new set of tubular Zipp 404's. They came with new Continental Sprinter tires pre-mounted. They do not have Valve extenders installed and therefore only have a tiny bit of the presta valve coming out of the 404 rim. Is there anything I can do, other than pulling off the tire and starting over? If I have to pull off the tire, will this ruin the brand new tire? Or can I reinstall it with a valve extender installed?
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I included pics to show you what I mean.
09-26-06, 08:32 AM
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AFAIK, you can teflon-tape the original valve open, then screw on a short extender... some extenders have valves built in, or just use the cheapest you can find that works...
09-26-06, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Tennessee
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Buy tubes with the ext. valves. That is what I do and then add the shrader adapter for checking air pressure with my air guage for my car!
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I would just pick up the threaded valve extender and put on any time you need to use the stem. I picked up one from my LBS for a few bucks. I think it was even a Zip branded stem extender.
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Originally Posted by woodcycl
I would just pick up the threaded valve extender and put on any time you need to use the stem. I picked up one from my LBS for a few bucks. I think it was even a Zip branded stem extender.
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Here's the clue:
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...&id=1930442722
The idea is to help someone, not start a really interesting conversation.
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...&id=1930442722
The idea is to help someone, not start a really interesting conversation.
