Switching to a presta valve

Sjorge3442

Sjorge3442

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Just a simple question. As far as switching to a presta valve setup (i find that the tubes are cheaper)

Can i just get a presta tube and be good to go, or do they only work on certain rims.
 
there are adapters to fit a presta into a schrader rim... otherwise it'll wiggle around and might get torn up
 
thanks for the quick replies. I was just wondering if it would work. I prob wont make the switch because then I need to go get a new adaptor for my compressor.....forget that lol
 
You can get a simple schraeder to presta valve adapter at any bike store for probably $2. And most decent floor pumps ($40+) auto-adjust to both presta and schraeder valves.
 
i was advised that the adapter trick wouldn't work too well on my c-dale 29er so ymmv depending on your rim
 
Some presta tubes have a little lip on the threaded spacer to be used in a schrader rim.

-Jim.
 
sorry for the confusion Ben,
this is what i was talking about >>

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http://www.bikeparts.com/productinfo/Presta-stem-saver-for-schrader-rims-pr-97857-96384.html
 
Sjorge3442 said:
Just a simple question. As far as switching to a presta valve setup (i find that the tubes are cheaper)


Presta and Schrader valve tubes should be the same price. I've never heard of one being cheaper than the other.
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from some online stores i have seen presta valves cheaper. Sometimes by a few dollars. Maybe its just a clearance sale or something. I think i will stick with the schrader
 
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