Presta valve stems are smaller diameter, allowing a smaller hole in the wheel. Road bikes have narrow wheels, and a Schrader sized hole weakens the rim. How much, and at what pressure it becomes critical is beyond my knowledge. The actual quality of the rim could also make a difference.
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