patch kit question

[brad890]

i was jus sitting thinking, in a normal patch kit you get the glue, the patches, and a little metal thing to ruffen the tube, but what are those little ruber tube thingies for, have always seen them in the kits but have never used them? anyone know what they are meant for?

[Procrates]

 

 

 

 

Woods / Dunlop type valves?

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html has a pic.

[Flowta]

I believe it's for a Dunlop valve

[brad890]

oh ok now i see, thanks for the replies guys, i always wondered what they were for and now i know lol