Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
Nonsense in racing vs everyday people? You mean the same nonsense that
Carbon Fiber bikes are now all the rage when everyday people really don't need them? you mean that kind of nonsense?
Funny think about valve stems is when someone fixes a flat and replaces the tube they rarely put on the locking nut until AFTER the tire is at full pressure, this is when the damage is caused, and because the damage is on the upswing due to the grommets on the inside of the tube's valve stem are now gone to save 1/2 a cent a tube, pump manufactures are beginning to see the benefit of a hose on the pump. Of course even a hose on a pump could be pulled and stress the stem, but the likelihood is less.
But there are other reasons for not using the nut and weight isn't one of them, so instead of me typing endlessly just read this:
Use a lock nut on a presta valve? - Bicycles Stack Exchange
Exactly, except carbon fiber is a huge benefit if you are crazy enough to buy it. I'd gladly give up my carbon fiber bike if it meant more people would take up the sport.
Not in my experience nir have I ever heard of this theory. You may be right but then that makes me extremely lucky as far as flats are concerned.
The last comment is simply a testament to your massive ego. Good luck with that.
Last edited by cale; 07-06-15 at 12:02 PM.