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Originally Posted by
Duane Behrens
I'm sure you now understand, if not "intuitively," that tires can come in all widths, regardless of valve type.
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Sigh.
18mm tires were all the rage on road bikes a few years ago. Show me an 18mm tire/tube combination with a Schrader valve stem. Or a 23mm combo with a Schrader valve stem.
The point was that Schrader valves are most often associated with non-racing, larger tires and tubes, providing comfort at the expense of weight. Here's what I wrote:
[COLOR=#000000]". . . high-end steel and derailleurs with the comfort of a Schrader-valved
tire," indicating a tire/tube combo built for comfort.
Very sorry you were unable to understand that. I hope it's more clear for you now. Thanks.