17 July 2016

Fresh Goods Sunday - RRP Valveguards

I bough these for my Kinesis CX disc wheels as the value washer never stays tight and rattles like hell within 5 miles of starting a ride with the washer tight in the first place. I am not sure why they don't stay tight, its the only time I have ever come across this in my 30+ years of cycling. They are easy to use, just peel them off and stick them onto the rim over the valve hole. I cleaned the rim first with some meth's and peeled them off the backing paper and stick them on, I gave it a good rub so made sure it got good adhesion. Push the valve back through, pumped up the tyres and did not bother with the washer this time. Screwed the valve cap back on and they are ready to roll again - no more rattling!
The kit also comes with some small handy sized scratch guards as well, I have not used them yet but have put them in with my stock of guards ready for a next bike build!
RRP £3.99
Manufacturers blurb -
The Rapid Racer Products Anti Rattle Valve Guards are a quick an easy solution to prevent the valve stem from rattling against your rim. Designed to work with all presta valves and valve extenders and all types of rim.

Top Features of the RapidRacerProducts Anti Rattle Valve Guards

Durable rubber ensure ValveGaurds are re-usable when changing tubes
Adhesive is gentle and can be used on any rims, including carbon
Includes 6 ValveGuards and 4 oval/2 thin FrameGuards to prevent cable rub
Made in the UK.
The ValveGuard is designed to eliminate the annoyance of valves rattling against the rim of your road bike wheel, it stretches to fit over all types of presta valves or valve extenders. The kit also includes some neat little frame protectors that also reduce the noise of the cables rattling or rubbing against your frame, our goal was to make your ride sound much quieter.




 

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