I bent the nut on the valve and it came off. Can I ride?
07-20-09, 07:23 PM
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I bent the nut on the valve and it came off. Can I ride?
I want to commute manana. After I pumped the tire up, I managed to bend the valve nut while taking the nozzle off.
I really need to get a different nozzle put on that.
Anyway, I was hoping to commute by bike, is the idea nuts? Pressure seems to be holding.
I really need to get a different nozzle put on that.
Anyway, I was hoping to commute by bike, is the idea nuts? Pressure seems to be holding.
07-20-09, 07:25 PM
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Valve nut? The ring that screws onto it so it doesn't get pushed into the rim?
07-20-09, 07:27 PM
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as long as the tube is holding air you should be ok. If you are concerned replace the tube. I would replace the tube as you will not be able to put air in.
07-20-09, 07:31 PM
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Thanks, I need to go to the bike shop anyway, so it looks good to go.
07-21-09, 03:28 AM
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The nut on the presta valve serves as a valve lock. It keeps vibration from letting a little of the air out on each bump. You will be fine but may have the tire go soft a little faster than normal. When you fill other tubes in the future, don't back off on the nut so much. It's only necessary to unscrew it 12 to 1 turn to let air in.
07-21-09, 10:56 AM
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It'll hold long enough to ride down to the bike shop and get a couple of tubes. Always have a spare so you don't have to wait to hear back from Bikeforums because it's 9:30 at night.
