Just barely got air in this thing—thankfully, my Silca Gravelero did the trick, but just barely. I upgraded my stock rims to deeper carbon ones and forgot to order emergency tubes with longer valve stems. This was also my first time using an emergency tube with a tubeless setup, and I had my doubts about pulling it off right up until the end when I finally got air in the tire. Got sealant everywhere and all over myself, but it was cold, getting late, and I didn’t have anyone to call for a ride. Walking home was my other option.
by edkowalski
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Looks like a close one.
This is why I rock box sections. No stem is too short.
There is no other reason why I rock box sections.
Been there, regretted that!
I have always carried a valve extension for this very reason