Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Once the stem nut has been tightened under full tire pressure, you will not be able to "easily lift the stem a little" when the pressure is reduced, as the stem is being held at it's "as far as it ever will" protrude point by the nut that was tightened under full inflation.
Maybe you don’t understand physics or maybe you just use the word to lend weight to an empty argument.
Don’t cite “physics,” Do Science…. Go out to your bike and try it.
When the tube is smaller it does not push against the rim. Don’t talk—- Do It.
A stuck nut was cross- threaded or jammed.
It is Almost funny when smart people take a dumb stand and defend it.