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AJA 30: Debunking the Valve Stem Location Myth

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca

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How to Inflate a Tire With the Stem at the 12 O'Clock Position

The valve stem should be at the 12 o'clock position when inflating a tire. Hadi Etzioni: "It's so much less bending" The best way to inflate tubeless tires is by letting them sit for a few minutes, he says. All of the home mechanics do it this way; most pros don't because they're not as mechanically inclined.

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