[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

2015-12-28 Thread Reid
Thanks all for the feedback. If I can find a new head for one of the pumps that I have, that should fix the "grip" problem. If not, then I think I'll just swap out the tubes for ones that have threaded stems. Sheesh! Reid > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

2015-12-28 Thread Ron Mc
I use latex tubes in 3/5 bikes, and they have slick valve stems. I push them to the side to put on a pump head, but again, because of the way a Hirame pump head works, it goes on with no friction. On Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-6, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Reid, > I agree that i

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

2015-12-28 Thread Abcyclehank
Reid, I agree that it is frustrating dealing with a presta valve without threads for the first time. However like most other things it gets easier- do I wish all still has threads yes does it save money for the manufacturer likely. Sometimes progress for profit leads us backwards. I am on my

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

2015-12-28 Thread Ron Mc
If you buy one Hirame pump head, you'll be a junkie for life http://www.tracksupermarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=665 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

2015-12-28 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
That type stem is common on road tubes mostly with long stems . If using an older pump with a worn fitting it might have trouble gripping the stem and leaking while pumping. If you prefer threaded just exchange them out with a tube with a threaded stem. Jon > > > > > -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Clementine: Weird tire tubes

2015-12-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
I can't help you, as my daughters inflated theirs without incident. Our shop pump is as a Blackburn Air Tower 1 (which has been replaced under the lifetime warranty a few times, great customer service!). But I also checked their valve stem and it is the usual threaded I"m used to seeing, so not