Valve stem question

[DebW]

Deb - so those valve extenders are only a temporary solution? Do they make a more permanent version?

I've got a Topeak extender, and you have to remove the extender, unscrew the valve, screw the extender back on, and inflate the tire. A pita if you had to do this constantly. But a web search turned up another kinds of valve extender made by Vittoria (other brands available too) where you remove the original valve core, screw on the extender, and then re-install the valve core. So it would work like a normal valve in daily useage, but you need removable-core tubes. You'd need to install this (with a special tool) on your wheels and on your spare tubes, or carry a Topeak extender for the spares.

[ridebikeme]

If you are using valve extenders without a removable core in your tube, many require that you also use plumbers tape to seal from any air leaking. Yes, it's a pain with 24 x1 tubes.... very difficult to find! Good luck in your search!!

[OakLeaf]

it's a simple thing to measure...

[NoNo]

Those extenders sound interesting. Obviously, I don't want to deal with that kind of hassle all the time. I think what I'll do is pick up one regular length stem and see how it fits. If it's obvious that it would cause an issue, then I'll stick with the longer valve stems. I was just curious if anyone else had given it a try, especially any other Dolce owners. Thanks for all the help, once again I learn something from the TE ladies

[aicabsolut]

48mm is pretty "standard" for a lot of shallow rims (e.g., Shimano wheels, Ksyriums, that might have come on your Dolce). You can go shorter, but it's harder to get the pump on there.

Deep dish wheels will need 60mm or 80mm...or valve extenders, but those suck.

[HillSlugger]

To me it seems that the longer the stem the more likely that you might tear it off while pumping up your tires (increased torque/leverage). I like to use the shortest stem that works with my rims. I've got 25mm aero rims on my bikes and the 48mm valves work great with my pumps

[GLC1968]

Oh, I meant to mention that I used to have a Dolce Comp (2006) and it worked with regular length stems just fine on the stock wheels.