can i use a stem valve off a innertube ?

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:21 pm

cauld I cut it out and glue it in a cap or will it leak ?
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Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:25 pm

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"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."
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Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:01 pm

I use presta valves off bike tubes, because they are always metal - and come threaded, which is good.
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Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:04 pm

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.
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Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:35 pm

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.
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