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Old 08-26-07, 08:55 PM
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I lost my valve stem
I was filling up my presta tube when the screw-down thing popped out and got lost (I screwed it the wrong way). Can I still commute? I have to leave in the next few minutes if so. Or do I need a new tube? tia.
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does the tire even hold air now?
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Originally Posted by vpiuva
In two days or so you'll need to add some more air. Better find a new valve core or a new tube.
Hmm. You can replace a Presta valve core? I've never tried this!

I've replaced Schrader valve cores hundreds of times...
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Thanks. Commute went well. I will check the lbs to see if they have a popped tube with core.
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Originally Posted by eubi
Hmm. You can replace a Presta valve core? I've never tried this!

I've replaced Schrader valve cores hundreds of times...
Some presta tubes have a removable valve core. Most do not.
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