killerasp
09-22-03, 12:03 AM
My bike uses presta valves. Could i use schrader tubes on my bike? would the hole fit a schrader? i see some good prices on schrader tires not presta so i want to get those if they would fit.
Mountain Biking - Schrader and Presta
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tFUnK
09-22-03, 12:17 AM
presta holes are too small for shraeder
killerasp
09-22-03, 12:19 AM
my presta valve has a nut around it that secures it, is it like this for all rims/presta valves?
L J Horton
09-22-03, 05:40 AM
Yes. Only presta has the threaded nut on them. You could have your rims drilled out to accomodate schrader but I see no real advantage to that.
a2psyklnut
09-22-03, 09:10 AM
I have drilled out many a rim for a customer. Just be sure to get all the metal shavings, or they'll quickly cut your tube. Also, make sure to file down any sharp edges.
The benefits of shraeder vs. presta is minimal when it comes to an off-road bike, but there are a few for either choice. To me it's a personal thing! Use whatever you prefer.
BTW, there are some adapters (reducers) that you can use on your rims if drilled out for schraeder to reduce down to Presta size.
L8R
The benefits of shraeder vs. presta is minimal when it comes to an off-road bike, but there are a few for either choice. To me it's a personal thing! Use whatever you prefer.
BTW, there are some adapters (reducers) that you can use on your rims if drilled out for schraeder to reduce down to Presta size.
L8R