Color coordination is a crucial part of building a bike. Just like with cycling apparel, it can be a real headache, but did you know there are certain places on a bike where it’s difficult to incorporate color?
Recently, there have been fewer colored anodized parts available, leaving us mostly with black and limited options. But isn’t the first thing that usually escapes your attention the “valves”?
Colors for valves?
Believe it or not, they actually change the look quite a bit.
Standard valves usually come in brass or silver, but many tubeless valves are machined from aluminum, offering a wider range of color options.
Introducing valves that match Chris King’s product colors
A thoughtful product has arrived that will make you happy when considering your bike’s color assembly: PEATY’S x Chris King Tubeless Valves, which are color-matched to the Chris King range of parts.
That’s right.
This is the only product that allows you to officially match Chris King colors.
11 colors to choose from!!
PEATY’S x Chris King Mk2 Tubeless Valves
¥4,180 (tax included)
Chris King parts are often the ones I struggle to pick colors for alongside my customers.
They offer so many color options for everything from headsets to bottom brackets and hubs.
Here is that lovely Chris King color lineup:
- Black (Bold/Sotto Voce)
- Silver (Sotto Voce)
- Navy (Bold/Sotto Voce)
- Red (Bold/Sotto Voce)
- Matte Jet
- Matte Slate
- Matte Turquoise
- Matte Mango
These are the 8 main colors.
The PEATY’S valve color lineup, which has happily joined as a new option, includes the Chris King basic colors listed above (excluding Matte Jet) plus the following 4 colors:
- Matte Punch
- Emerald
- Violet
- Matte Bourbon
These are Chris King limited edition colors, so if you want to complete your color scheme with them, make sure to grab them while they’re available.
It’s not just about the color! It’s also useful as a portable tool!
Give tubeless tires a try!
Tubeless offers huge advantages for active riding.
I have been somewhat skeptical about whether the pros and cons balance out for city cruising, but in MTB or gravel riding, the benefits—such as not getting pinch flats even at extremely low tire pressures, and having sealant plug up small holes—are significant, and I’m sure many of you are already enjoying those benefits. Please feel free to consult with Circles about going tubeless.
I, too, have been seduced by the benefits of tubeless and enjoy jumping around when I’m out on my MTB or gravel bike. Like this ↓
However, just because you’re running tubeless doesn’t mean you won’t get a flat.
If the sealant has dried out or there isn’t enough of it, it might not plug the hole. It’s pretty desperate to think about that happening while you’re out on the trail, right?
But don’t worry!! They can also be used as valve core and nipple removers.
The valve caps included with PEATY’S valves can be used as a valve core tool!
You can use this tool to remove the valve core and inject sealant.
This should reduce the possibility of that nightmare scenario of having to put in a spare tube while covered in sealant out in the wild.
Also, you don’t have to worry even if your wheel gets severely warped while riding.
One of the caps is designed to turn a 3.4mm nipple for emergency repairs. (This is a world first!)
Extra color assembly for more fun
PEATY’S Tubeless Valves Accessory Kit
¥1,100 (tax included)
PEATY’S offers an accessory kit that includes a valve cap and lock nut, allowing you to create valve sets mixed with various colors.
This means that even if you have different colors for your hubs, bottom bracket, and headset, you can perfectly match them all!
Reliable as a tool thanks to elaborate construction
There are other valve-cap-style tools for emergency use, but this one has a more solid feel than any I’ve used before. I think you’ll understand once you pick it up.
The intricately machined cap is made so that you can apply force to it with confidence.
Also, sometimes you need to use special valves when using tire inserts, but PEATY’S valves are compatible with all tire inserts.
Why not consider installing these valves, which combine both dress-up appeal and practicality?
