Does length matter?

[Steppylud]

Valve length that is!

I have just picked up some replacement inner tube from our favourite orange coloured car/bike shop, u have just got home and realised that the valves are 62mm rather than my current 42mm ones. Does it matter in the slightest?

Thanks in advance!

 

[vickster]

No, but I find longer ones easier to get the pump head on to effectively!

 

[Steppylud]

Phew. Heaven forbid I look stupid on my bike....

 

[KneesUp]

I'm still trying to work out if @vickster 's reply is a euphemism.

 

[Cyclist33]

Valve length that is!

I have just picked up some replacement inner tube from our favourite orange coloured car/bike shop, u have just got home and realised that the valves are 62mm rather than my current 42mm ones. Does it matter in the slightest?

Thanks in advance!

It only matters if you've got deep section wheels then you'll need the extra valve length.

 

[Steppylud]

I'm still trying to work out if @vickster 's reply is a euphemism.

I hadn't even noticed. @vickster = filth.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

I've got 60mm on my Sirrus because I got a bit confused when ordering and figured better too long than too short. They look a bit silly, but they are really easy to find. I'll probably go for 40's the next time I replace them (the archetypes are 25mm deep so don't need 60's but probably would prefer to avoid the shortest ones). I've not rushed out to replace them because they don't seem to be doing any noticeable harm.

 

[jonny jeez]

Phew. Heaven forbid I look stupid on my bike....

Ah, now...we didn't say that.

 

[MichaelW2]

On a std non-aero rim, an extra-long valve is easier to damage by careless pump handling.

 

[vickster]

Never had an issue. I have more problems with short valves

 

[w00hoo_kent]

On a std non-aero rim, an extra-long valve is easier to damage by careless pump handling.

Having caused damage by careless handling I now only have them with flexible tubes on.

 

[Markymark]

No, but I find longer ones easier to get the pump head on to effectively!

Never had an issue. I have more problems with short valves

That go pop before you've even got going??

 

[craig kennedy]

this entire thread is a euphemism to me.