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hard to reach valve on carbon tri-spoke wheel

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Old 02-04.-2008, 02:59 PM   #1
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Default hard to reach valve on carbon tri-spoke wheel

my floor pump is actually too big to easily clip on the presta valve to pump air in. i need to bend the valve quite a bit outwards for it to be air tight.
are there any recommendations, a pump that fits or are there any angle adapter available?
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Old 02-04.-2008, 03:37 PM   #2
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Old 02-04.-2008, 11:43 PM   #3
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Default Re: hard to reach valve on carbon tri-spoke wheel

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my floor pump is actually too big to easily clip on the presta valve to pump air in. i need to bend the valve quite a bit outwards for it to be air tight.
are there any recommendations, a pump that fits or are there any angle adapter available?


Yes, from Silca, a little 90 degree bend adapter frequently called a 'hash pipe'.

google Silca and you will probably find it.
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Old 04-04.-2008, 03:40 PM   #4
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Long valve or valve extender.
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