Schraeder vs Presta Valves

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:06 PM

OK, I've always used tubes with Schraeder valves up until a couple of years ago, when I put new tires on my MTB; decided to give Prestas a try. Yes, I used grommets on the rims in the stem holes. I've now had my 4th leaky valve stem since using Presta valves. The first two I could have accepted as being my fault, since I could have possibly not mounted the tube perfectly on the rim. But the last two were put on by a bike shop. Sunday morning we drove to a local green way and were going to take a ride, then I found my rear tube was leaking.

I'm going back to Schraeder. Has anyone else had issues with Presta?

Homeslice · 09-07-2010, 02:11 PM

Which ones are which? You talking about the ancient ones, like what cars use, or the newer ones with a skinny little thing in the middle?

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:15 PM

If you don't know the difference between the two, you obviously have nothing to add to this thread.

Homeslice · 09-07-2010, 02:19 PM

I know the difference between the two, seeing as how I have 2 bikes with both of them, but I forgot which name applies to which. But if you're going to force me to do a Google search instead of answering my question, so be it.

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:33 PM

Do you realize you could have Googled it and gotten the answer in much shorter time than it took you to reply?

pauldun170 · 09-07-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Do you realize you could have Googled it and gotten the answer in much shorter time than it took you to reply?

Homeslice · 09-07-2010, 02:37 PM

Do you realize you could have answered my question in less time than you spent on your two pseudo-replies thus far?

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Do you realize you could have answered my question in less time than you spent on your two pseudo-replies thus far?

Of course I do. But why should I? Lazy mother fucker.

CasterTroy · 09-07-2010, 02:38 PM

My neighbor has those Presta Valves on his MTB

He's ALWAYS complaining about them.....I can't see the benefit personally....but I'm not one to ride a umteen thousand dollar MTB.

Irony is he's too cheap to buy the $40 pump to air them up himself...so when he has to air up, we have to swing by the bike shop before the trails

Homeslice · 09-07-2010, 02:41 PM

So, just did a Google search, and yes, the Prestas are over-rated. They are too sensitive and don't seem to hold air as long. The only advantage is they seem easier to pump, because of less resistance I guess.

09-07-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Schraeder vs Presta Valves OK, I've always used tubes with Schraeder valves up until a couple of years ago, when I put new tires on my MTB; decided to give Prestas a try. Yes, I used grommets on the rims in the stem holes. I've now had my 4th leaky valve stem since using Presta valves. The first two I could have accepted as being my fault, since I could have possibly not mounted the tube perfectly on the rim. But the last two were put on by a bike shop. Sunday morning we drove to a local green way and were going to take a ride, then I found my rear tube was leaking. I'm going back to Schraeder. Has anyone else had issues with Presta?

09-07-2010, 02:38 PM	#9
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	My neighbor has those Presta Valves on his MTB He's ALWAYS complaining about them.....I can't see the benefit personally....but I'm not one to ride a umteen thousand dollar MTB. Irony is he's too cheap to buy the $40 pump to air them up himself...so when he has to air up, we have to swing by the bike shop before the trails __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

09-07-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Which ones are which? You talking about the ancient ones, like what cars use, or the newer ones with a skinny little thing in the middle?

09-07-2010, 02:15 PM	#3
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	If you don't know the difference between the two, you obviously have nothing to add to this thread.

09-07-2010, 02:19 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I know the difference between the two, seeing as how I have 2 bikes with both of them, but I forgot which name applies to which. But if you're going to force me to do a Google search instead of answering my question, so be it.

09-07-2010, 02:33 PM	#5
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Do you realize you could have Googled it and gotten the answer in much shorter time than it took you to reply?

09-07-2010, 02:37 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Do you realize you could have answered my question in less time than you spent on your two pseudo-replies thus far?

09-07-2010, 02:41 PM	#10
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	So, just did a Google search, and yes, the Prestas are over-rated. They are too sensitive and don't seem to hold air as long. The only advantage is they seem easier to pump, because of less resistance I guess.