Originally Posted by
jpescatore
You didn't say if it is a Schrader valve (like on a car) or Presta (the skinnier ones). Schrader valves are removable (with a cheap tool) and cost about $.50 each - good deal cheaper than a new tube.
Some Presta valves are replaceable, not all, and they cost about $1.50 each - starting to get closer to the price of a new tube.
Personally, if I have a valve leaking I just replace the entire tube. It always seems like the new valve stops the leak but not long after I get a leak around the base of the rubber where the valve stem goes into the tube.
Hmm, did not know some presta valves were replaceable. Then again, I've never had a valve go bad. I think I just got a bad batch of tubes. I bought a bunch on sale from nashbar for $2 apiece. Now I know why they were $2 apiece.
Originally Posted by
bobwysiwyg
If you are not now, start using valve caps. I know this amounts to heresy on this forum, but..
I always use valve caps. I think they're a good idea.