Valve length for 50mm rims
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Ordered my first set of 50mm rims today. I already have my new tubes at the ready, Continental Supersonic with 60mm valve. I'm assuming these valves won't be long enough to fit my track pump on the end of? Stupid amateur question I know but thought I'd ask before ordering extenders.
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you need prolly 15mm more valve than the rim depth to be safe.. they may work and just depending on the pump head
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Ah ok, thanks. Might grab some 40mm extenders then just to be safe.
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Thanks guys!! That makes me feel loads happier!
Not all manufactures measure valves the same way.
So one brand can be shorter than the other.
Personally I dont like it when valves stick out a lot, on the other hand too short is not handy in use.
Conti Supersonic are light but are racing tires. Not the best choice when you're out on durability/reliability for training and normal use.
So one brand can be shorter than the other.
Personally I dont like it when valves stick out a lot, on the other hand too short is not handy in use.
Conti Supersonic are light but are racing tires. Not the best choice when you're out on durability/reliability for training and normal use.
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I happily used 80mm tubes with my MadFibers that were 60mm (fr) and 66mm (rr) deep.
I run short valves in my clinchers (41 contis in a 46 deep rim). The end sticks out just enough to open and close it by hand. Long valves are ugly imo and it's easy to just grab and screw on an extender when needed.
Also saves a couple of grams
Also saves a couple of grams
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