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  1. #1
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    You might actually be able to replace the valve itself. A few weeks ago, I unscrewed the cover cap on the valve of my road bike, and it was after riding my touring bike for two weeks, so the valve was sort of "stuck". The cap unscrewed the valve itself, a completely separate thing from the tube. So your LBS may be able to replace the valve separately from the tube.

  2. #2
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    Would a valve extender help?
    '02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
    '85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica

    '10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica

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  3. #3
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    Some, not all tubes, have replaceable valves. You can ask at your LBS, but they may prefer to just sell you a new tube.

    Quote Originally Posted by AnnieBikes View Post
    You might actually be able to replace the valve itself. A few weeks ago, I unscrewed the cover cap on the valve of my road bike, and it was after riding my touring bike for two weeks, so the valve was sort of "stuck". The cap unscrewed the valve itself, a completely separate thing from the tube. So your LBS may be able to replace the valve separately from the tube.
    Oil is good, grease is better.

    2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
    1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
    1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
    1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72

  4. #4
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    if nothing else works, scrap the tube- stab it with a knife or something and move on with a new tube.
    marni
    Katy, Texas
    Trek Madone 6.5- "Red"
    Trek Pilot 5.2- " Bebe"


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