Very quick presta question

davildo
davildo Posts: 162
edited April 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Just got some new stans rims (different gravy!).
Always used schrader before.
Until I go toobless, only presta valves fit.
Do I need to put the screw collar on the valve? ( the one that screws down onto the rim).
Yes, No, doesn't matter?
What's it for?
It looks as though it could mark/damage the rim if screwed down tightly.

Apologies for ignorance,

Cheers.

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  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    yes, to stop the valve flapping about. You don't have to tighten the nuts off it either, just nip it and it won't do any damage at all
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Was that English?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I seem to recognise a word or two.......
    Was that English?
    From the inhabitant of the land of sheep and rain?

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    The Beginner wrote:
    From the inhabitant of the land of sheep and rain?
    I consider my English, even though it's a second language, to be of a fairly decent standard. In fact, it's common for Welsh students to do exceedingly well at English studies.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Almost certainly, most Germans I speak to speak better English than I here in the local city centre!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The Beginner wrote:
    Almost certainly, most Germans I speak to speak better English than I here in the local city centre!

    Simon

    You were commenting on English?
    I don't do smileys.

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  • davildo
    davildo Posts: 162
    I apologise for the clipped English in the original post. I was using an iPhone and can never be bothered to type longhand on the irritating little keyboard.
    Believe it or not, I went to a grammar school!
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Just ignore them. Pedantic grammar nazis.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Davildo wrote:
    I apologise for the clipped English in the original post. I was using an iPhone and can never be bothered to type longhand on the irritating little keyboard.
    Believe it or not, I went to a grammar school!
    use something else then. I had no idea what the hell you were asking. It's not being a grammar nazi, it's expecting someone to make sense.
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    I found it pretty easy to understand. You're just being difficult. At the end of the day it does make sense if you can be bothered to take more then a second to read it.


    Now let's all calm down and not make this a bitching thread. The question has been answered and opinions have been expressed. End of story.
  • kevolution
    kevolution Posts: 70
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Was that English?
    Is your forum name in english?
  • kevolution
    kevolution Posts: 70
    Sut mae'r iechyd ti bychan? Wyt ti moin siarad ynghymraeg nawr? Dere'r m'laen Ychan.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    ricardo_smooth wrote:
    I found it pretty easy to understand.
    Really? What the hell does Gravy have to do with anything? Why would going "toobeless" necessitate a change in valve type? And, since I'm guessing (and I am guessing) that he has presta rims, how will schraeder ever fit without drilling?

    It's as clear as a very opaque thing.

    As for the rest of the thread, what the fark is going on?
    My forum name? What does that matter if it's English or not? For the record, it's YeeHaa Mc Gee. It's a name. What language? Hell, I dunno. Considering it has Mc Gee in it, I'm guessing possibly Scottish.
    Happy now, dumbfuk?

    Kev, pam ti'n holi sud ma'n iechyd i?
  • davildo
    davildo Posts: 162
    To whom it may concern,

    I have just purchased some new wheels. They are fitted with Stan's ZTR rims (They are absolutely lovely and far superior to my previous rims).
    I am intending to use the much revered tubeless set-up of the aforementioned rim but until I do, I will have to use inner tubes.
    I have only used tubes with schrader valves before but, much to my dismay, only inner tubes with presta valves will fit these marvellous new rims.
    The presta valve comes with a threaded collar that screws down over the valve once the tube is securely fitted. Having no experience with these valves, I am left wondering if this collar is an essential piece of equipment, as it looks as though the little blighter might damage my fabulous new rims.
    If anybody could impart some knowledgable advice with regard to this matter, I would share with them much gratification.
    I must apologise for my appalling ignorance in relation to this subject but, as I have said, I have no previous experience of the presta valve.
    Tally-ho, toodle pip and chocks away.
    I'm just off for a spot of earl grey in the drawing room.
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    Spiffing language old boy!

    But as I said before. It stops the valve moving around (which could be damaged or cause the tube to rip on the hole if not secured). Either way the screw on collar doesn't damage the rims and is only finger tight so don't worry.
  • davildo
    davildo Posts: 162
    My most sincere contrafibularities old bean.

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