Description
The Quiet Workbench Hero
The Park Tool VC-1 Valve Core Tool is so slight, it is easy to overlook its stature as a venerable shop standard. This small, handy tool is designed to remove and install Schrader and Presta valve cores and to remove and install inline Presta valve extenders with 5mm wrench flats. The VC-1 is invaluable both for seating tubeless tires and topping off sealant through Presta valves.
Features:
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- Easy installs and removes valve cores
- For use with
- Compatible with Presta and Schrader valves
- Also installs Presta valve extenders
- Note that not all Presta valve cores are removable
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
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Reviewed 1/15/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Splurged
Needed a tool to deal with the Lezyne pump head sometimes pulling out Presta cores. Also useful for injecting sealant for tubeless applications. Well made and has been useful. I try not to think how much money I spent on it.
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Reviewed 4/11/2021
by Steve
Competitive Racer
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
A Must Have 4 Tubeless
This is actually a must have if you run tubeless tires. The valve core removal tools which typically come with tubeless tires and stems for tubeless are OK but often lack the durability you need over the long haul. Those tools are also quite small and not as easy to use if you're you have any issues with hand or finger manipulation as do many Senior cyclists like me. The Park VC-1 valve tool significantly reduces this dexterity challenge.
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Reviewed 8/17/2018
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
New Haven, CT
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Easy To Use Works Really Well
First experience with Presta Valves and Tubeless Ties. A must-have item...
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Reviewed 3/12/2015
by Crux Rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Saratoga, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Does the job. Blue anodizing helps locate it in the tool tray
What's to say? It works. I like the blue anodizing. Makes it a bit easier to find in the tool tray.
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Reviewed 8/25/2022
by Bike Fanatic
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Livermore, CA
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Another Quality Park Tool as Usual
Another Quality Park Tool as Usual. Bought several to slip into all of my Tool Bags on my bikes. A Bargain....
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Reviewed 6/20/2020
by Tool Guy
Cycling Enthusiast
Pacific Northwest
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Well made and engineered Tool
A wonderful multipurpose tool that you can use on both Schrader and Presta valves. The tool is compact and light too and easy to store.
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Reviewed 12/13/2021
by Anonymous
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Jackson, Wyoming
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Perfect fit tolerance, works great!
Fits perfectly on presta valves (have not tried on Schrader). Easy to use on stuck cores. Wish I had this years ago.
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Reviewed 6/17/2021
by timothy
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Minneapolis, MN
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
works!
small form factor, easily fit in toolbox, very ergonomic to work with when performing maintenance on tubeless tires!
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Reviewed 11/17/2017
by Road/MTB rider
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Huntsville, AL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Simple tool that works
Bought this as I knew using a pair of needle nose pliers to remove valve cores for my tubeless mt bike tires was just asking for trouble. This tool just works. Made the job of removingreplacing valve cores easier, faster, and with less risk than pliers. Love that it also will work with valve extenders and thus is useful for my road bike as well. Probably a little pricey for small piece of metal but sure does make the job easier.
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Reviewed 3/11/2021
by Greg kennedy
Fayetteville,Ga
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Park Tool VC-1 Valve Core Tool
Easy to use I had a leak and it was coming from a pasta stem The back store did not have the product but y'all did and I ordered it from y'all I'm glad I did !
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Reviewed 6/23/2020
by Anonymous
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Washington State
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Simple, stream lined tool, totally works.
Simple and straight-forward. Works well.
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Reviewed 5/27/2013
by Anonymous
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Las Vegas, NV
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4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Best valve tool ever!
Seems like Park always gets it right.
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Reviewed 11/27/2023
by stupech
Cycling Enthusiast
Delray Beach, Florida
Needed it
Now that I'm using tubeless tires, I've found it almost impossible to remove from one from the wheel rim to insert a tube if emergency puncture on the road. So I've got one of those tubeless tire plug tools, but just in case I need to add sealant, I bought this valve core remover, to add sealant through the valve. I haven't had to use it yet, and I plan to try it out at home, just to be sure I will be familiar with the process if I get stuck on the road. I don't expect there will be any issue with removing and reinserting the valve, though.
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Solid multi-function valve tool
Sturdy-seeming with expected Park Tool fit and finish, this seems like a reasonable choice for someone who can use all of its functions. In retrospect, since I only need the presta core tool, I would (and eventually did) opt instead for a smaller alternative that doubles as a valve cap
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Reviewed 6/25/2018
by twowheels2000
Cycling Enthusiast
Reno, NV
The usual Park Tool quality
I've never been disappointed with any Park Tool item, and this is the usual high quality. Pretty simple thing when you get to it, but absolutely essential for working with tubeless tires.
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