Short Stem Presta Tubes
11-13-17 | 01:03 PM
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Short Stem Presta Tubes
I have been having trouble finding Presta tubes with short stems. I used to get nice short ones just about anywhere , but now it seems even if I order them (Trek Bikes Store) , they come in at 36 or 38mm. They look much better if they are 32mm or shorter. Joe
11-13-17 | 01:47 PM
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
11-13-17 | 05:57 PM
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Blame the trend toward deeper section rims. I've got a box of 36mm stem tubes in my garage that I consider nearly useless because they don't extend far enough from most of my rims to get a pump mounted.
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11-13-17 | 06:36 PM
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Amen to the OP, its like looking for an honest politician trying to find a presta valve stem shorter than 42mm now. They just seem tacky on a square section tubular or clincher rim to me. I would be happy just to find some decent 38mm or 36mm presta stem tubs.
And even in a tube for clinchers they are getting scarcer and scarcer, my CAAD 10 has a shallower aero section to them and the 42mm are well above the top.
I have not been in a Walmart in many years now. Had no idea that they had them, are they Bell?
Bill
And even in a tube for clinchers they are getting scarcer and scarcer, my CAAD 10 has a shallower aero section to them and the 42mm are well above the top.
I have not been in a Walmart in many years now. Had no idea that they had them, are they Bell?
Bill
11-13-17 | 08:19 PM
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So short stems don't appear to be endangered to me, but go ahead and stock up (vote with your pocketbook) if you're concerned.
11-14-17 | 11:19 AM
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Hmm... just for kicks, I went to Niagara Cycle's webpage and found no less than four brands offering 700C tubes with 32mm stems right away.
So short stems don't appear to be endangered to me, but go ahead and stock up (vote with your pocketbook) if you're concerned.
So short stems don't appear to be endangered to me, but go ahead and stock up (vote with your pocketbook) if you're concerned.
11-14-17 | 05:04 PM
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