Why Presta?

[Cyklefanatic]

Bless your pea pickin little heart! Definitely a better deal. You have to remove the core from your presta valves though folks.

Still waiting for help on my question about the larger hole in the rim when going from Schrader to Presta. No problem? Problem?

Nobody answered because nobody converts from schrader to Presta. That should say something about which is preferable.

 

[Cyklefanatic]

After a few years of “using” the presta to schrader small adapter and not being able to use a schrader tire pressure gauge to read the pressure in the tire I came upon this excellent solution:

A presta to shrader Converter Not an adapter:


On Amazon of course:

RideAir ConvertAir (Pair) Presta to Schrader Converter (not Adapter) Aluminium Anodized Black Change Your Tube or tubeless Valve to Schrader Easily - for Presta Removable Core​

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This is great! No drilling and can use the same tube.

 

[Cyklefanatic]

Presta valves are a status symbol! You guys crack me up

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A billion dollar fashion industry is based on status, sunglasses, purses, shoes.... it feeds on a deep seated need for status that a certain segment of the population must have in order to feel fulfilled. If youR happy without feeling the need to buy status it is healthier, and your pocketbook will be fatter.

 

[reed scott]

Nobody answered because nobody converts from schrader to Presta. That should say something about which is preferable.

Nobody? Believe me I would not have converted if I could have found 27.5 x 2.8 Schrader tubes. Although I have since found some due to help here. I did run across rubber grommets to go in the larger hole but the price is stupid so I guess I'll just wing it if I have to use the presta tube.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Nobody? Believe me I would not have converted if I could have found 27.5 x 2.8 Schrader tubes. Although I have since found some due to help here. I did run across rubber grommets to go in the larger hole but the price is stupid so I guess I'll just wing it if I have to use the presta tube.

You can easily find a grommet kit that has many different sizes of which one will probably work well enough.

Harness Grommet Set, 180 Piece

Amazing deals on this 180 Piece Harness Grommets at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

or

Amazon.com: 180 Pieces Rubber Grommet Assortment, Electrical Gasket Ring Set for Wire, Plug and Cable- 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 7/8", 1" : Industrial & Scientific

Buy 180 Pieces Rubber Grommet Assortment, Electrical Gasket Ring Set for Wire, Plug and Cable- 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 7/8", 1": Grommet Kits - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Then going forward whenever you have a hole your first thought will be... I bet I have a grommet for that

 

[EMGX]

Nobody? Believe me I would not have converted if I could have found 27.5 x 2.8 Schrader tubes. Although I have since found some due to help here. I did run across rubber grommets to go in the larger hole but the price is stupid so I guess I'll just wing it if I have to use the presta tube.

I have a couple of these Schrader to Presta rim adapters. I have both Presta valve bikes and Schrader. I prefer Schrader but it isn't a huge deal one way or the other. I carry a spare tube so having the rim adapters means I only have to have a Presta spare tube for bikes with either type tube.