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2008-02-13 8:42 PM

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Subject: valve extender
I bought a few of the problem-solver presta extenders for my flashpoint 60's. I am having trouble getting enough air in to the tube with the extender in place. I seem to get air comming out of the pump part where it connects to the extender. I never had this issue with the plain valve but now with the extender at about 80 psi i start getting air leaking out... I have to pump like a mad man to get it between 100-110 i would like it to be 110- 120 but there is no way I can get it that high. I am scared of getting a flat during a race... no idea what the co2 pump will do with the extenders. Any suggestions?


2008-02-13 9:26 PM
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Subject: RE: valve extender
Did you put teflon tape on before you put the extender on? You could be leaking air at the connection. Other thing is maybe it's not making a good seal where you connect the pump - try a different pump or different extenders.
2008-02-13 9:43 PM
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yeah I have teflon on the valve... i think it is the pump and the extender... guess ill have to try a different extender since the pump was 100+ and the extenders are like 7.95
2008-02-14 2:15 AM
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Subject: RE: valve extender
 I would recommend you find out what the CO2 pump will do BEFORE you have a flat. Best place to do that is in your garage and not 20 miles from home. I had to push my bike home ....once.... a five mile walk barefooted taught me that lesson!
2008-02-14 5:25 AM
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yeah true that...
2008-02-14 6:21 AM
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Forget the extenders, they stink. Buy the right tubes with the correct length valve.

2008-02-14 10:16 AM
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MikeTri37 - 2008-02-14 7:21 AM Forget the extenders, they stink. Buy the right tubes with the correct length valve.

yep

2008-02-14 10:43 AM
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MikeTri37 - 2008-02-14 6:21 AM Forget the extenders, they stink. Buy the right tubes with the correct length valve.

Not always possible. 

I use valve extenders with no problem.

2008-02-14 11:04 AM
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Okay then, how about:

"Forget the extenders, they stink. Buy the right tubes with the correct length valve when possible, but for heaven's sake go with a valve extender if you must".

I've also used valve extenders without a problem, but just using the right tube (if possible) is just easier.

2008-02-14 2:56 PM
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Forget valve extenders, get 80mm tubes unless you have tubulars in that case you are stuck.
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