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Valve Stem Puller - Useful or Fluff ?

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Simple enough question: who uses a valve stem puller for tire changes / tube replacements?

I see plenty of videos online of people both using and not using them.

 

 

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I use mine a few days ago for a particularly cold and tough new rear tire. I use it every 3 or for mounting jobs, depending on the type of tire and the outside temp. Handy to have, I keep one in my bike's kit at all times.

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I have one in my tool box....and that's where it stays. I can see how it might be helpful for some, but I've changed 100's of tubes at this point and it just slows me down.

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I carry one in my tool kit on the 690 because it's tiny, and it has absolutely come in useful when changing the tires of friends - who may have crispy critter front tires :)

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27 minutes ago, Oracle said:

I have one in my tool box....and that's where it stays. I can see how it might be helpful for some, but I've changed 100's of tubes at this point and it just slows me down.

Say Buddy,  Will you change my tire for me?  🛞

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Thick ultra heavy duty tubes in a 21” front tire can be a pain, I use mine occasionally.  

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If needed, I just use a length of safety wire attached to an extra valve core and fish it through that way

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On 2/25/2023 at 8:55 AM, Bagstr said:

Say Buddy,  Will you change my tire for me?  🛞

You know I would...

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