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Mike Farmer

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Tyre valves
« on: 27 October, 2022, 17:07:37 »
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Hi this is a general question.

What is the difference between Schrader valves and Presta valves. My main interest is in the diameter of the stem.

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DAVE BRADY

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Re: Tyre valves
« Reply #1 on: 27 October, 2022, 17:14:34 »
Hi Mike,

Arn't the Presta ones the type on bicycles?  Particularly racing types.

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Re: Tyre valves
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Mike Farmer

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Re: Tyre valves
« Reply #3 on: 28 October, 2022, 11:24:16 »
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Thank you . I thought I needed Schrader and now I'm sure. (For a bicycle)

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Re: Tyre valves
« Reply #4 on: 28 October, 2022, 15:47:52 »
Quote from: Mike Farmer on 27 October, 2022, 17:07:37
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Hi this is a general question.

What is the difference between Schrader valves and Presta valves. My main interest is in the diameter of the stem.

Mike 8) 8) 8) 8)

I know you've already decided but the short answer is, Schrader need a bigger hole. You can use Presta in a Schrader-size hole as plastic spacers often come with the tube. The other way round doesn't work.

For some reason Prestas, in some sizes, are becoming harder to get hold of.
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Re: Tyre valves
« Reply #5 on: 28 October, 2022, 19:27:33 »
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Thanks for the reminder. I was aware of that but didnt know which was which.

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