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Old 08-16-13 | 08:32 AM
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Bikey Mikey
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From: Newport News, VA USA

Bikes: Diamondback Edgewood LX; Giant Defy 1

Originally Posted by TromboneAl
I recently stopped using the caps. I've reduced rotating weight, it looks better, and I feel so much freer now.
Originally Posted by NOS88
Commando valve stems?!?!?
...or circumcised

Originally Posted by Cychologist
I also keep my tubes stored in baggies with a little talcum powder. (Whether in my tool box or bike bag.). The talcum helps the tube "behave" better as it doesn't want to stick to the tire and moves freely. Also the talcum/baggie keeps the tube from rubbing against the bike bag. Friction can compromise the tube before you use it.

I use my valve caps until I lose them, usually about the fifth time I air up the tire. :-)
I keep my tubes in baggies as well, but I may look into using talcum powder. Wonder if corn starch would work too? My LBS just gave me about a ½ dozen caps to have.
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