Originally Posted by
Slackerprince
I seem to get flats from the base of the valve stem, basically, where the valve stem meets the tube, and I'm wondering if that's just basic wear or what.
Also, should I be tightening the ring nut on the valve stem onto the rim pretty hard, or leave a little play?
These are 700 X 23 and I usually go pretty high-pressure, around 120.
I live in Florida, so wondering if the heat is an issue. Bike is garage kept, no A/C, so it might just be time, wear, etc.
Hope you can help with suggestions.
Thanks!
S
Several months back I had the front tube on my Hardrock blow out through the side of the Schrader Valve. It was loud as ****, I was sitting in my living room watching TV when the bloody thing blew. So far knock on wood I haven't had my presta valves blow.
As for the locking nut, none of my friends at the LBS that I go use them or the "Frisbee's" on the rear wheel. And in talking with them they agreed with me that using the locking nut is really only good for keeping the valve stem from "falling" into the tire.