Schraeder vs Presta Valves - Page 3

Smittie61984 · 09-08-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

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

The justification I've heard for Presta is that the rim is stronger due to the smaller hole that is drilled in the rim. Unless you are busting down Mt Everest then I don't think it will matter for most people. Another benefit is that if you lose the cap then mud is less likely to get stuck in the valve.

Be sure that before you fill up a presta valve that you press the valve down a few times to release air which helps get dust and debree out.

I've never had a problem with the Presta. Infact what I do love about Presta is when you get a flat and change the tire and need to pump air into it. Because of the nut on the valve you don't have to hold the other side of the tire to put pressure on the valve.

Krabill · 09-07-2010, 04:08 PM

Oh, so you don't have a pump either? lol

I won't leave the garage without tools, extra tubes, and a pump. I've had flat tires riding a paved bike path. They can happen anywhere, ya know.

CasterTroy · 09-07-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Krabill

Oh, so you don't have a pump either? lol

oh I have a pump....and a CO2 patch kit under my seat

buzzcutt2 · 09-08-2010, 09:26 AM

No issues with presta for the past 8 years or so here, no CO2 issues either.

jtemple · 09-10-2010, 09:21 AM

I've been using Presta valves since the early 90s without problems. I find them easier to fill (because of the nut that holds the valve stem in place) when low. Shraders sink back into the rim when you try to put a pump on them and it's a PITA. Even if I have Shrader drilled rims, I still use Presta tubes.

I've also never jacked around with those CO2 cartridges. Those are reserved for racing purposes. If I'm just out riding, I use a hand pump.

Cutty72 · 09-10-2010, 11:50 AM

Schraeder valves on everything. Then again, I have the econo Fleet Farm $59.99 bike

09-07-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	Oh, so you don't have a pump either? lol I won't leave the garage without tools, extra tubes, and a pump. I've had flat tires riding a paved bike path. They can happen anywhere, ya know. __________________ www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com

09-08-2010, 09:26 AM	#4
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	No issues with presta for the past 8 years or so here, no CO2 issues either.

09-10-2010, 09:21 AM	#5
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I've been using Presta valves since the early 90s without problems. I find them easier to fill (because of the nut that holds the valve stem in place) when low. Shraders sink back into the rim when you try to put a pump on them and it's a PITA. Even if I have Shrader drilled rims, I still use Presta tubes. I've also never jacked around with those CO2 cartridges. Those are reserved for racing purposes. If I'm just out riding, I use a hand pump.