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Old 03-23-10 | 02:34 PM
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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike

my lbs carries them as well.

Google valve extenders bike and you'll find lots of options. See eg http://www.amazon.com/Challenge-Pres.../dp/B0026N5N4M

The Zipp type are the least desireable. The valve core has to be left screwed open, and it will sometimes stick making inflation difficult.

Removable valve core type from Tufo, Vittoria or others are the best, if your tubulars (or tube for clinchers) has removable valve cores.

In between are the type that have a core that attaches to the existing core, like this, which is a good option if you don't have a removable valve core.

Another tip: Teflon tape!
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