Originally Posted by
cyber.snow
I am not sure about the rims that come on the Surly DT but was wondering about Presta vs Schrader. I have bent the little screw piece on my Presta tubes in the past by not being careful when removing the pump attachment. I did also notice that several of the bikes in my LBS had schrader valves on the wheels. But I have had Presta for the past decade or so and will prolly just stick with them. Keep Schrader/Presta Adaptors in my seat bag, just in case but my pump also has the ability to change valve types. Interesting. Thanks for the good info.
It's pretty easy to bust those little Presta stems. If one is using a portable (stick-type) pump then one can use side of fist to knock pump loose from valve. Ironically floor pumps are a bit trickier, I use thumbs on opposite sides of pump head & try to push it off evenly. Seems like they could make the stems a bit sturdier. They remind me of earring posts.