Presta valve core 'spanner'

[youngoldbloke]

Just had a frustating time trying to remove the dust cap from a spare tube returned to me, as the valve core was coming out with the cap. Cap had been screwed on so tightly I had to remove it from the core by holding the core with needle nose pliers. Good job I hadn't simply replaced it in the bike bag, as I don't carry pliers with me. Looked online for core tools, anyone know where I can get just 1 of the little plastic tools?

 

[Tom B]

I got mine from EBay for less than a quid.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I scoured ebay, couldn't find one - that's why I'm asking - link please?

 

[Andrew_P]

I scoured ebay, couldn't find one - that's why I'm asking - link please?

Weird can't remember where I got my one from it is the same as the Chain Reaction one only I didn't have to buy 10. Who would want 10?! Cheapest single one I could find but came with two spare cores was the this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WELDTITE-...PS-REMOVERS-/351346391952?hash=item51cde07b90

 

[moo]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tufo-valve-key/
Out of stock atm

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/415/e_val_v_k/effeto-presta-valve-key.html
£3 delivered

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUFO-BIKE-TUBULARS-VALVE-EXTENSION-KEY-/371257153707?hash=item5670a698ab
£2.50

You can sometimes use a spoke wrench - the circular ones with multiple slots. Size 11 I think fits.

 

[youngoldbloke]

You can sometimes use a spoke wrench - the circular ones with multiple slots. Size 11 I think fits.

Update - I tried my Park Tool Spoke Key, nothing fitted so I invested in an Icetoolz spoke key, and the number 12 slot fits the valve core flats perfectly. It's now in the saddlepack. Useful suggestion moo