Presta valves.

RupertCommunicator
RupertCommunicator Posts: 734
edited June 2010 in The Crudcatcher
Why?

And why are the OEM on my bike. I want to burn them. :evil:

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    why not.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • RupertCommunicator
    RupertCommunicator Posts: 734
    Because they require me to unscrew the cap and then unscrew the washer to remove them from the rim.

    Then I have to loosen the really flimsy top bit to stick it in the pump whilst squirting loads of air out.

    Schraeder is so much simpler, plus I can use my compressor with them!
  • Torres
    Torres Posts: 1,266
    And you can still use your compressor with presta
    What We Achieve In Life, Echoes In Eternity
  • RupertCommunicator
    RupertCommunicator Posts: 734
    Can you? Seriously? Because I will! My compressor only has the schraeder type valve as far as I can tell.
  • tri-sexual
    tri-sexual Posts: 672
    i use a compressor on my presta valves also, using a similar convertor as recommended by torres above
    cant be @rsed with track pumps etc when doing repairs at home
    dont know why more people dont use them
    also these adapters eliminates the risk of bending/damaging the presta valve top because the adapter screws onto the presta valve and the compressor fits onto the adapter, this ensures that the compressor doesnt make physical contact with the delicate presta core.
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,716
    Leave the washer off, they're pointless. That's your other problem solved.

    What I really like about Prestas (other than being able to have thin sexy rims on my road bike) is that if I'm fixing a puncture out on the road, I can put the first bit of air in with my mouth rather than fiddling with the pump. Makes fitting the new tube a whole lot faster.
  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    whyamihere +1 on that fact, it it a time saver.
    I don't have an issue with Presta valves at all, in fact I do prefer them to Schrader valves
    The threaded collar also prevents the tube from slipping whilst deflated.
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  • Torres
    Torres Posts: 1,266
    RupertCommunicator wrote:
    Can you? Seriously? Because I will! My compressor only has the schraeder type valve as far as I can tell.
    Click the hyperlink in my last post.
    Best £1.50 i ever spent; means i can use a big car pump on my bike tyres, so much quicker.
    What We Achieve In Life, Echoes In Eternity
  • RupertCommunicator
    RupertCommunicator Posts: 734
    I think I may do a sex wee! :D
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    My schraeder tubes also have the screw on washer to prevent the valve from peing pushed inside the rim.

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