Terske Titanium Tubeless Presta Valve Stems | Natural Ti | 44mm

Description

One gram heavier.
Four times as strong.
Why titanium for tubeless valve stems?  It's as simple as the headline above.  While we love the sort of upgrades that shave weight and add a bit of character to our builds, sometimes those upgrades come with downsides.  In the case of lightweight aluminum valve stems, that weight savings comes with a serious reduction in strength- as anyone who has snapped a valve stem while frantically pumping mid-race (or hanging their bike from a hook in the garage) will attest.
So we propose a compromise: give us back a gram and we'll give you a valve stem nearly four times as strong as the alternative.
But why stop there?
Seeing as Ti is more expensive to source and slower to machine than aluminum, we wanted to keep our our valve stems in service as long as possible.  So we made the parts that wear or which can be fouled by sealant easily replaceable- and their replacements readily available.  Because the last thing anyone needs is another disposable product.
Anything else?
Well there's our Bead Shed Technology- patent-pending geometry that helps to keep the tire bead from hanging up on the valve stem.  It's a small thing, one that ideally won't even notice, but it does make tire installation and seating easier.  After all: we just want to get you on your bikes and riding as quickly as possible.
And finally, we moved obstructions from the valve stem body for an 86% larger thru hole than standard and fewer places for crud to hide.
Tech Specs
Weight
5.0g
per stem
5.3g with dust cap
Package Quantity
2 stems
(one bike worth)
FAQs
Is every piece titanium?
We actually use aluminum for the knurled nuts because Ti there was adding cost without adding value.  It also gave us the opportunity to offer highlights in colors that aren't readily achievable in Ti.
What's with the plastic valve cap?
Well, if you're anything like us those dust caps are the first thing to go- if not lost on the trail then set aside after the fiftieth (or fifth) tire pressure check.  So we include dust caps to protect the valve stems in transit and in case you want to use them- but it won't hurt our feelings if we don't see them on the bike.
What is this Refresh Kit you speak of?
It's a spare set of valve cores (the assembly that actually closes off air flow) and gaskets (which create a seal between the valve stem and rim).  Because it never hurts to be prepared, these ship in sets of four.  We even include a small valve core removal tool.