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28-10.-2007, 05:19 AM
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Should I remove my presta valve covers?
Should I remove them. I talked to someone who removes the covers because its less spinning weight. is that true?
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28-10.-2007, 08:10 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
I removed mine, and now I go 1 km/hr faster.
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28-10.-2007, 08:24 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
whoop, whoop, whoop - sarcasm alert!!!
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28-10.-2007, 09:28 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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No... it makes no diffrence in regards to spinning. But does help protect the valve stem and assists in keeping air from leaking through.
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28-10.-2007, 10:35 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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28-10.-2007, 10:44 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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no, no, no - fill them with helium so that you are lighter! |
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28-10.-2007, 11:25 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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28-10.-2007, 01:12 PM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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Or not. The caps do make nice protective covers, though, if your nipples start chafing really bad from your bibs. |
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28-10.-2007, 01:24 PM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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30-10.-2007, 02:46 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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I filled my pecs with Slime.
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Originally Posted by Don Quijote You have an attitude that rubs me very bad, I do not like you, and I also wish you to banish from my thread. |
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30-10.-2007, 02:53 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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He could remove his spokes to save weight , that should add 2-3 mph on the flats and make it easier to ride uphill... 
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01-11.-2007, 09:22 AM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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Drill out your water bottle. |
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01-11.-2007, 08:41 PM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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Wow! Your tube must have came with a whopping big and heavy cap.
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01-11.-2007, 08:43 PM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
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I prefer self-adhesive patches. More convenient.
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01-11.-2007, 08:48 PM
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Re: Should I remove my presta valve covers?
But seriously........
I've had the valve cap become stuck to the valve body, and when I removed the cap the valve came too and the tyre flatted. This started happening another time - I knew what was happening but couldn't get the cap off without taking the valve with it. So, have caps on very loosley, or leave them off. |
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