Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
I’ve been carrying Lezyne Road Drive pumps for over 10 years, and have them on three bikes. I don’t think I’ve pulled a valve core more than once, and besides not remembering, it wasn’t a crisis: I just threaded it back in.
How is this a big deal for people? Bad technique, maybe? As a tip, spin the pump straight off the valve; don’t pull it sideways and load up the valve