Schraeder vs Presta Valves - Page 2

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

So, just did a Google search, and yes, the Prestas are over-rated. They are too sensitive and don't seem to hold air as long. The only advantage is they seem easier to pump, because of less resistance I guess.

I haven't noticed any difference in the amount of time to pump them vs. te Schraeders on my wife's bike (same pump - it has connections for both valve types).

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

My neighbor has those Presta Valves on his MTB

He's ALWAYS complaining about them.....I can't see the benefit personally....but I'm not one to ride a umteen thousand dollar MTB.

Irony is he's too cheap to buy the $40 pump to air them up himself...so when he has to air up, we have to swing by the bike shop before the trails

Glad to hear it's not just me having problems with them.

udman · 09-07-2010, 02:47 PM

Hey Lee, just use the tube that fits your rims. Those little grommets and adapters actually can cause pinching especially if your rims have a "v" in them.

Homeslice · 09-07-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

I haven't noticed any difference in the amount of time to pump them vs. te Schraeders on my wife's bike (same pump - it has connections for both valve types).

Not amount of time, but amount of force necessary. With Schraeder, the valve spring is stiffer.

anthonyk · 09-07-2010, 02:49 PM

That's weird. I've used presta exclusively for about 15 years and never had a leaky stem. Are these budget tubes or something?

I guess all my rims have been drilled for presta, so maybe it's the grommet that's causing problems. I usually keep the nut on the stem cinched down pretty tight, and maybe yours are moving around when you ride and causing problems.

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

That's weird. I've used presta exclusively for about 15 years and never had a leaky stem. Are these budget tubes or something?

I guess all my rims have been drilled for presta, so maybe it's the grommet that's causing problems. I usually keep the nut on the stem cinched down pretty tight, and maybe yours are moving around when you ride and causing problems.

I believe the last two were seamless Continental tubes.

Krabill · 09-07-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

That's weird. I've used presta exclusively for about 15 years and never had a leaky stem.

Same here. Been using them forever and haven't had any issues with them at all.

Castor - what does your buddy do when he gets a flat on the trail? Expects others to fill up his tires for him? I stopped to help a couple cute girls air up their tires on the trail this weekend, so there is another upside to carrying your own pump that fits

CasterTroy · 09-07-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Krabill

Castor - what does your buddy do when he gets a flat on the trail?

So far neither of us have had a flat on the trail...but thankfully the trail we typically ride is a greenway around a lake with LOTS of riders...so SOMEBODY will have one (I hope

) otherwise....he'll be sitting there while I ride 7 miles back to the truck

OneSickPsycho · 09-07-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

My neighbor has those Presta Valves on his MTB

He's ALWAYS complaining about them.....I can't see the benefit personally....but I'm not one to ride a umteen thousand dollar MTB.

Irony is he's too cheap to buy the $40 pump to air them up himself...so when he has to air up, we have to swing by the bike shop before the trails

That's retarded... buy the $1 adapter and carry it with you every time you bike...

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

That's weird. I've used presta exclusively for about 15 years and never had a leaky stem. Are these budget tubes or something?

I guess all my rims have been drilled for presta, so maybe it's the grommet that's causing problems. I usually keep the nut on the stem cinched down pretty tight, and maybe yours are moving around when you ride and causing problems.

Me too... never any issue. As I think udman said, you're rims probably aren't designed for presta valves.

Particle Man · 09-07-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

That's retarded... buy the $1 adapter and carry it with you every time you bike...

I leave my adapter screwed in to my CO2 quick-fill pump which resides in my camelback.

Particle Man · 09-07-2010, 03:49 PM

I've found that presta valves are more durable when mountain biking and I find that it's easier to fill the tube with presta valves.

Some people have told me there is "weight savings" when using the presta valves but I would think that's negligible.

09-07-2010, 02:47 PM	#2
udman You are not the Man!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin TX Moto: Hawk GT Posts: 750	Hey Lee, just use the tube that fits your rims. Those little grommets and adapters actually can cause pinching especially if your rims have a "v" in them. __________________ You can put lipstick on a VS Forum, but it's still a VS Forum...

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've found that presta valves are more durable when mountain biking and I find that it's easier to fill the tube with presta valves. Some people have told me there is "weight savings" when using the presta valves but I would think that's negligible. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	That's weird. I've used presta exclusively for about 15 years and never had a leaky stem. Are these budget tubes or something? I guess all my rims have been drilled for presta, so maybe it's the grommet that's causing problems. I usually keep the nut on the stem cinched down pretty tight, and maybe yours are moving around when you ride and causing problems.