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can i use a stem valve off a innertube ?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:21 pm
by Z0Z0
cauld I cut it out and glue it in a cap or will it leak ?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:25 pm
by MrCrowley
Quote from "NoName" after 30sec of searching the forums:
"Rubber ones work, but yes, metal ones are the better choice. Here, the metal ones are 10 cents more but oh well. I just go to the bike shop and get all their busted tires for free if I want the rubber kind."
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:01 pm
by joannaardway
I use presta valves off bike tubes, because they are always metal - and come threaded, which is good.
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:04 pm
by MrCrowley
Yeah same here,they do let in more air but at higher pressure i find they're unreliable and can't take the pressure very well.
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:35 pm
by SpudStuff
Then you are using it wrong or have a bad valve stem. They are use on bikes for a good reason, that dont leak and are very reliable.