Most of us that use 650C wheels use a 700C latex tube and tuck it inside of itself.
I've been doing that for about 5 or 6 years now.
I've been doing that for about 5 or 6 years now.
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Re: n00b race wheel question [laughingfarmer]
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Re: n00b race wheel question [JasoninHalifax]
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JasoninHalifax wrote:
Count yourself lucky then, I've had plenty of issues with them. either the valve closing itself, improper seal, or other issues. It was even more of a PITA with my zipp tubs. Haven't had to use them in the last 15 years though since I stopped road racing, just using trispokes now. but the point is, if there is an easy way to NOT use them, then why bother with them?
I don't understand the issue with valves closing themselves. Aren't we talking about removable cores that you re-locate to the end of the extenders when you fit them? Surely they are no different than a normal tube, without extenders, when it comes to using the valve? There's no inaccessible valve involved.
Am I misunderstanding something?
Personally, I've only been using deep section wheels for a couple of years and the original tubes and extenders are still in there. I haven't touched them since I fitted them (I've been fortunate enough not to have any punctures). No problems.
They're Vittoria tubes which I fitted with the extenders that came with the wheels (Swiss Side Hadrons) and I used some PTFE tape.
Yes, you are misunderstanding.
They are talking about a valve closing inside of a simple valve extender.
Personally, I have never had that happen because I glue the valve's nut in the open position.
They are talking about a valve closing inside of a simple valve extender.
Personally, I have never had that happen because I glue the valve's nut in the open position.