Originally Posted by
bobn
Do you think valve caps are totally useless on your car, truck or off roader? Just try to top off a tire with the valve packed full of mud and crud. Then hope the valve seats properly to prevent a slow leak after you are done.
I've always eschewed valve caps on both bike and car, and I've never had a single problem. Presta valves aren't exactly likely to collect crud anyway.
Originally Posted by
gbiker
Originally Posted by
Kimmo
My bike doesn't have a single item on it that isn't totally necessary to its operation... except maybe the bar tape, rear brake and front derailleur and shifter.
What about graphics and decals? Do you have dust hoods over your brakes/shifters?
Mate, I don't even have paint.
