I’ve gone and switched my 3 bikes over to Clik, but still face a few growing pains. One of those: is there a decent valve core removal tool? I despise the one that comes in the kits, though yes they do work. I long for a larger tool that fits over the top of the core ala the classic Park tool removal tool, but haven’t seen one. From my surfing, the best option at the moment is buying a nicer Wolf Tooth or Clik Valve metal Cap with an integrated core removal tool. However, I don’t like using Valve Caps (is that really so wrong with Clik?), and trying to keep track of that tiny cap in my garage for seasonal sealant refreshes doesn’t sound fun for me. Ideas?
Not a dedicated valve tool, but I just use my Knipex Mini Pliers, they work great.
Edit: If you have the Park tool valve core remover, the little notch in the side of it works for removing Clik valves
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Thats a good looking tool, but at the bottom of the listing they specifically call out it not being compatible with Clik
Using the middle notch of the Park Tool tool was a great tip. I sliced off the shraeder end to give better clearance between spokes, but its still too tight with a 32h wheel (28h is okay). Getting a Knipex Mini has just moved higher up on my list of desired tools.
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I’ve never used presta valve covers either, not exactly sure why, but it’s cycling fashion for sure. That said the Clik Quik Caps have grown on me as they’re well made and easy to use, clicking effortlessly into place 
and working nicely as an on bike wrench and pressure release tool.
I’ve found the Quik Cap has enough leverage to remove/tighten the valves, although if Park dropped a Clik one side, presta other side valve core tool, I would pick one up for sure.
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I reckon the clik valves really need a cap more than presta valves, because you don’t want something messing with the valve pin, either pressing it in or damaging it so the valve leaks.
I made some simple valve core tools just by filing slots into short pieces of aluminium flat bar, just as I’ve done for years for presta valves, so I can keep one with each of my pumps. The only trick is to make sure the slot is positioned so the “tool” clears the spokes, or bending the tool up to clear the spokes.
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Knipex Pliers Wrench FTW!
Truthfully, I typically just do the Clik cores up finger tight. Have very rarely had an issue with this, although some electric pumps can vibrate them loose, so that’s a reason to use a tool.
Can highly recommend the new valve caps from Clik themselves. They’re aluminium, feature a slot for tightening/loosening, and have a pin for bleeding air. Better yet, they simply click into place. Clik sells them in a four pack, otherwise they’re included with Clik’s own tubeless valves.
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Clik as an aluminum version of their Clik Valve Core Tool, available on their US web site, cost 4 euros.
You will have to pay import and duty if ordering from Europe.
It’s better than the plastic one who tends to bend, but still not very user friendly.
I’m wondering until when Schwalbe as the exclusivity in Europe for Clik products so we can get access to the full range of Clik products.
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