Originally Posted by
Jeff Neese
Thanks for that - now I get it. Leaving the lockrings and valve caps off is common for racers and the mechanics who service their bikes, so it's just part of the "racer boy" aesthetic.
People will never think I'm a pro if I have caps on my valve stems!
In seriousness, for me, they're just unnecessary fiddly bits that do nothing. If you prefer the look of caps, go for it. I don't.
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