Originally Posted by
BobbyG
I use the simple sleeve adapters like the photo I attached.
I've never seen ones like you posted. I suppose they'd save couple of steps.
I use this kind of adapter now, but I do take it off to tighten the valve, which is cumbersome.
Originally Posted by
gregf83
Maybe you just need a better pump. I don’t understand how a schraeder valve is easier to use.
No, it’s not the pump. I have two: a Joe Blow and a Park, both are very high quality.
Originally Posted by
JonathanGennick
Can one leave the valve open when using those simple adapters? I've never done so, but I recall reading once that it was possible.
Originally Posted by
BobbyG
I don't, but I suppose the valve could stay open, since that is how it is used to fill the inner tube. My only concern would be that vibration or loosening, tightening of the adapter sleeve could put pressure on the presta "plunger" and cause a slow escape of air.
I had that same question [MENTION=84924]JonathanGennick[/MENTION], but share the concern expressed by [MENTION=151366]BobbyG[/MENTION].
I think I’ll get a set of these and try them out. At $14, it’s a pretty cheap experiment.