Noisy valve stem on carbon wheels
06-28-21, 07:31 PM
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Noisy valve stem on carbon wheels
Has anyone came up with a solution in keeping the valve extension from rattling on carbon wheels?
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Okay, anyone got a solution for when you discover this problem after you've stuck your tubs on?
I pushed a bit of heatshrink tube over the valve but it's touch and go, didn't quite fit.
I pushed a bit of heatshrink tube over the valve but it's touch and go, didn't quite fit.
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This was years ago, so I can't say if SB uses the same diameter straw any longer.
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I found that a Starbucks straw was the perfect diameter. I cut a length and fed it down over the valve until it was good and stuck down around the stem. I used an Exacto knife to then trim off any excess. Worked great and didn't fail before pulling the tires off to glue new ones.
This was years ago, so I can't say if SB uses the same diameter straw any longer.
This was years ago, so I can't say if SB uses the same diameter straw any longer.
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Went for a ride with the electrical tape solution- works wonderfully
wish I knew about this years ago
wish I knew about this years ago
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These are MUCH thicker than tape AND have glue that will keep them in place even after countless hours riding in the rain.
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there’s benefit in the shape and in protection against cheap adhesives/tape but still - tape works just fine.
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