WTF- I can't use Stans with Vittoria's new intergrated valve on their stem.
11-19-13, 05:20 PM
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WTF- I can't use Stans with Vittoria's new intergrated valve on their stem.
I bought a new pair of Vittoria 700c and they come with the new proprietory stem- the red one. It has an intergrated core that is NON removable.
So I can't use them 'cause i want to bring Stans sealant for a flat repair and there is no way to remove the valve core.
Does somebody make a stem extender that is 'female' on BOTH ends so i can thred one end into the base of the Vittoria tire and thread a core intot he other end?
If you've not seen it; the new Vittoria stem is red, and the entire stem unthreads from the base of the tire. vittoria sells various lengths so you can use longer stems with deeper dish rims. The issue is the reversal of the format that the stem usually has. Usually the valve can be removed so an extender (with a 'male' end) threads into the exhisting tire's stem (after you remove the core) which is the female ind. This extends the stem, allowing you to put a core intot he new longer end of the stem, and also allows you to unthread this core if on the road so you can dump in tire sealant to close a puncture.
So I can't use them 'cause i want to bring Stans sealant for a flat repair and there is no way to remove the valve core.
Does somebody make a stem extender that is 'female' on BOTH ends so i can thred one end into the base of the Vittoria tire and thread a core intot he other end?
If you've not seen it; the new Vittoria stem is red, and the entire stem unthreads from the base of the tire. vittoria sells various lengths so you can use longer stems with deeper dish rims. The issue is the reversal of the format that the stem usually has. Usually the valve can be removed so an extender (with a 'male' end) threads into the exhisting tire's stem (after you remove the core) which is the female ind. This extends the stem, allowing you to put a core intot he new longer end of the stem, and also allows you to unthread this core if on the road so you can dump in tire sealant to close a puncture.
11-19-13, 11:40 PM
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From what I read this is right; the core is not removable but the valve is. Check out this link; there are some good photos..https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum...lve-20603.html
11-20-13, 05:12 AM
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um.... removing the valve after a flat on the road would require removing the tire from the rim, so no, this does not help. i don't want to put the sealant into the tire now, i want to do so only after a flat when riding.
11-20-13, 07:49 AM
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Vittoria has a product called Pit Stop that injects sealant and inflates the tire without removing the core.
11-20-13, 05:07 PM
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Vittoria Pit Stop adds only 18 grams of expandable latex to the tire, the Pit Stop instantly inflates a narrow tire to 90 psi while filling leaks (other than cuts). This is not just a temporary fix; in fact it can be used to pretreat your tires prior to a race. However it is worth noting that the gas in the cylinder is propane and you'll have to pump up your tires race morning.
Last edited by onespeedbiker; 11-20-13 at 05:16 PM.
11-24-13, 10:03 AM
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To solve this issue on my tubulars, I bought a pair of continental valve extenders. I take off the vittoria red valves and replace them with the extenders without a core. Put the Stan's stuff in it with the valve to the top, replace it with the red valve, put some air on the tire, and roll it around some to evenly spread it. Then, mount the tire. If you try to do this with the tire mounted already you are begging for suffering and misery!!!!
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