three years since your clip was posted and its still helping out old timers like me. Its the little things people do that make a difference. Just got back from the bike shop and he handed me 2 of them and said "no charge". Who says nothing is free anymore. lol
i had 4 tubes pop in less than a week, finally on the fourth swap my bike shop found a problem with the tire, so we fixed that, but he didnt have any 27.5" x 3.0" tubes in schrader, so i got presta, and they made it so much more confusing than it had to be for me to learn how to inflate it 🤣 Thanks for the help for my first air refill
I'm going to give people a "hack" I found out about a few years ago that most people don't know about. Hate to correct the content creator on this one, but I do not see any inherent advantage a Presta valve has over a Schrader valve, and here's why: On any air gauge you can buy at any bike shop, any gas station, big-box department store like Dollar General, Family Dollar, or Wal-Mart, or any hardware, auto parts, or tool store (i.e., Harbor Freight), what you will find is what looks like a small tip on the back side of where you put the gauge on a Schrader valve to check air pressure. What that tip is for, believe it or not, is as a release tool for the Schrader valve in case you over-inflate your tires! In other words, a pump puts air in, and that tip on the back side of the air gauge presses in the valve to let air out. So no, you do not need a small screwdriver to release the air from a Schrader valve, because if you've got an air gauge, you also have an air release tool already that is built in to the gauge. Happy cruising!
A tire gauge has a stem on the reverse side to push on the stem and release air . Very easy . Presta valves suck . I was sold one unknowingly . And the regular 29 inch tubes are out of stock on this island . .so I'm stuck with this " presta" valve .
@@monicawhite5352 I have a pump that has a presta valve connection too But try checking the pressure . ;( You have to have a adapter or cut off the top of the cap and force it on upside down . Never again.
@@boracay12 Had that happen a lot over the last two years. I actually got that pump at Wal-mart. Funny thing is, it's a rather cheap model (the Bell Floornado) that another video was bashing along with the entire comments section. It was the only option available at the local Walmart (one of the few that was never converted into a SuperCenter).
I hate presta valves....Is it okay to leave the apapter on full time with the presta valve open, or do you have to remove the adapter every time and screw the presta valve down tight...?
Sorry Scott, but Presta should never been invented! No way, no how is Presta good, and certainly not better. We need to stop this nonsense and get these Presta valves removed from bikes. I have heard all sorts of BS excuses to why they use Presta, and it is all a scam! One twit told me it is because they can hold higher pressures, ahh big rigs use over 100 psi, and our very own rear shocks on our bikes use over 300, so nope try again bud! The next dill hole tells me its cause they can go to low psi, ahh nope try again ass clown ATV's use 4 PSI, and an ATV runs in 10 times worse terrain with the most terrible mud, rocks trees ect... As for your idea of lowering air, you should be using a gauge to indicate what the psi is, and they do just fine letting air out of a Schrader. as well if they used a valve stem off a big rig you would get a super strong setup that would add strength to the rim. but they like to fool you into paying way more $ for bike stuff.
Regulating pressure on schrader valves is very simple. If your finger nail can't do it the valve cap is designed to depress valve. What other reasons might Presta be better than Schrader? I can't see any. They are a bigger PITA to use IMHO.
Being 'older' riders and just up grading our old bikes, my wife and I went to put air in the tires before riding and guess what? a valve we'd never seen before. Called the bike shop and they said bring the bikes in to get air, 20+ miles away, went to Walmart of all places after watching your video and got two adapters for $2.00. ( No one at the bike shop mentioned the valves when we bought the bikes) Thank You.
You’re very welcome. So glad we were able to help and hopefully save a little bit of money and time. Bummer that your local shop didn’t immediately identify this as the solution.
Wow, thanks! I acquired a euro ebike that has Presta valves & my pump is for Schrader only. I stopped in my local bike shop & the guy was trying to convince me to spend approx. $100.+ to have him switch out my valves & tubes from Presta to Schrader 😐. I asked him about an adapter & he claimed they didn’t sell them, he didn’t know ANYthing about that, & no one at the store did either. 🚩 (Red flag!). Been biking for decades & I sensed I was not being told the truth. So here I am on TH-cam learning about this less than a dollar part!!! Unbelievable! THANKS 🙌
Wow, that seems really shady that a shop wouldn’t steer you first towards this super simple solution. The second most easy solution would be to buy a cheap hand pump that has both Presta and schrader capability. So glad we were able to help and keep you from getting seriously over charged. I would definitely avoid that shop in the future.
That's the only advantage I see to presta at all. Letting the air out. But they are a pain to put air in..and easily broken. They come in fancy colors and look cool thou👍 that's 2 pluses I guess. But I still prefer a good old dependable Schrader👌
@@motov8-garage832 I will argue that pulling a Schrader valve core is super simple, I mean we figured it out when we were 5 how to do it with a small screw driver, now as adults it is quite easy to keep a single tool valve core remover around to remove air.
@@kerianhalcon3557 True that👍, I always have a Schrader valve core remover, I keep one metal valve core remover on the stems of my spare tires on my vehicles. And even have one cap atleast on my motorcycles just incase. I've had most of them little valve core caps since I was a kid lol. Took them off my dads work trucks back in the 90's 😄
I've had bicycles and dirt bikes for 35 years. NEVER have I had a problem with Schrader valves. Presta = Marketing Scam. Goes great with Snake Oil and folks that are mid 30s and no wife, kids and bills to pay. Too many toys and pulling their puddin'.
Thank you. You're the 1st to declare "the emperor has no clothes". Presta valves are junk. Who the h*ll thought up such a stupid idea? And who the h*ll FELL FOR IT???
Never even heard of these things, but apparently brothers bike has them as they're "high falootin', high price" doohickeys. But he can't air up the stupid things since he lost the special pump for them.
well said. i recently hit a brick wall with discovering one when my friend was like "do you have air", and i was like "boy do i, i'll have u aired up in a jiff, and mad monkey brain encountered presta valve, "wtf is this", looked it up, "oh my gosh, they have to do that ehh" oh well, its the same for basketballs. i will just get the $4 pack of 4, screw 2 on my friends bike, and be the man
These things are such a pain in the rear. I already have many tools and gauges for a Shrader valve. Even using adapters doesn’t work correctly for some things like my gauges. The first upgrade to my new bike will be to change to Shrader valves.
That little thin bit you press in to release the air is deliberately put inside on a schrader valve to stop it accidently being pressed. It's safer. It's been used for years by thousands of people. It's a much simpler and superior design to the presta.
The adapter is nice, but it won't work with most schrader gauges, so while you can inflate, you can't check your tire pressure. Really shines a light on how having a second standard, even if slightly more "user friendly", is ultimately quite hostile by the simple fact that it is a second, slightly different standard, requiring adapters and sometimes two of the same tool. If you have a choice, always get schrader valves on your bike. It'll make your life a lot easier.
And of course the pump that came with my daughter's new rock hopper was Schrader only. Once again digging through the drawer looking for the elusive adapter... which DOESN'T seal correctly with the new pump
Just being able to press onto a Presta valve with your finger to let some air out does not make it better. Have you tried dealing with a Presta valve after you'd accidentally (and easily) bent the valve stem just by being a little too clutzy with your pump head? Schrader is the one that works _in the real world._
I like these simple videos to confirm what I already know. I'm normally left with one other burning question like. "Are their fake presta Valve adapters, and how can you tell the difference??"
I've used schrader valves for years with no problem. It seems strange that you need to by an adapter to put on a presta valve to make it look like a schrader valve before you can pump it up. You might as well by a schrader valve.
Hi Scott, I have the same type bike pump that you showed early in the video and I can't figure out how to use it on a presta valve. Any chance you could explain that for me?
The Ryobi inflator! OK but dies battery size matter? They are 18V but I see Ah from 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0. Can't see what size battery he is using. And the link goes to Amazon with ALL the choices. Is there going to be a limitation to the fill pressure with the lower Ah? Or just how many tires can be filled? B
I have Presta in the front and Shrader in the rear. I'm an auto detailer and have the larger Ryobi pump with the adaptor; I wasn't sure about the screw part. I'm not sure I understand the reason for the difference, although I got the Presta by mistake because it has the numbers my bike's tire does. It's okay though, the tube is fine, just different. I hear they are for higher-end bikes, but mine came from an online sale for $85. Presta met my budget. Should be called "Presto"! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the video but I wish you had shown pumping air the old fashioned way. Just pump in with your manual pump and thumb press your tire to see if it has enough inflation. No digital read-out and other mumbo-jumbo needed., unless you are competing in the Tour De France :). My 2 cents....technology should not be used just because it is there.
You can actually get new Presta valves and a tool to replace them on Amazon. The kit is only like $10 or so. I’ve had to switch out mine a couple of times. The kit comes in really handy.
@@ScottsGarage Doesn't the valve core have to be removable on the tube? I had a good thorn resistant tube which over time I damaged the stem, I remember it wasn't removable.
I hate pumping up my bicycle tire that has a Presta valve. And I know how important correct tire pressure is for a good riding experience. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have been on Mountain Bikes since 1989, I had a Marin Madrone. All of the bikes I have bought, I have had the bike shop people install Shrader. Car tires are Shrader, lower end bikes are Shrader, 19 wheelers are Shrader. Even the valve on our 4-gallon tank for filtered drinking water in our kitchen sink is Shrader. I bought a Santa Cruz 5010 two years ago and the bike shop couldn't install traders because of the pandemic. So, I have been tolerating them, Aat first I came in with an open mind, now I want them gone, special adapters, etc. Now I am looking at TH-cam videos, on how to drill properly in the rims and install Shrader's on my Santa Cruz, the rims are narrow, and that is possibly the deal breaker. The people that say that Presta's are so great are the same people that say that positive ground British sports cars from the 1950's are great too.
There is still nothing wrong at all with the good ol' Schrader valves. Now I need to carry these stupid little adapters just to put air in my tires, why not ? Nearly everything produced these days is way too complicated and usually expensive and troublesome to repair. Even my kitchen faucet has these annoying buttons and levers so why stop there !
Drove 20 miles to Walmart bought a dumbass “PRESTA” valve inter tube got all the way home discovered I had to have an adapter to air up my tire went all the way back to Walmart they didn’t carry it the dumbest shit I’ve ever seen in my life!
Not a huge mechanic or mtn bike freak, rode for 30 years but.. I just like one thing.. like cell phone plug ins.. fucking make one! pick one Presta or shrader LOL I like shrader cause seem out of way more.. presta seem longer n more shit to break or bend.. but whatever....
I don't think this video is what I'm looking for. I'm looking for information about using a presta valve tube in a schrader rim. Most bikes, specially big box Walmart bikes, use schrader rim and tube. If there's a hack that lets you use presta valve in schrader rim that would open up more options when it comes time to replace the inner tube when you get a flat.
Schrader is the standard every where . There are no pumps in public that fit presta . There is no benefit to using them . Every car and motorcycle in the world uses schrader valves because they are reliable . The valves are spring loaded . Just put air( at any pump anywhere) and put the cap on to keep dirt out . Even with no cap they still function .
Here's a question: with this adapter, I can't get the compressor hose end, that you attach to the valve stem, to actually release air and pump the tire...? In past, I've recognized that there is a small valve tip inside this hose end that must be compressed to allow air to pump. Some of these adapter are 1 mm short for instance, so the valve stem, with the Schrader adapter, are short n therefore do not press the small valve in the end of the compressor hose. I've thrown a tiny little rock in there to make up for that difference. Where that has worked, today, it, didn't? I went by 2 gas stations and Costco tire garage...nada. Could not get the air to go in. By way, I'm trying to bead my tide onto my rim. So i need that large surge of air...today, I couldn't even get the air to come out at all. Nada. There must be something I dont understand that these gas station type hose ends must have in order to work...and all 4 of my different adapters weren't compatible. Any ideas?
Tnx Scott. Even my wife will be able to use the adapter now. Rather annoying that the adapters are not included, or at the very least mentioned when buying a pump.
No point in having a Presta valve unless you have a very narrow rim or a deep one that will only work with a Presta, Deflating a Schrader valve is not as difficult as you make out. I was going to point out that you should not install the lock nut on the valve stem, but when you said it was tubeless I realize it is necessary after all.
Yeah, those "old fashioned" Schrader valves are for losers 😂 Presta valves are soooo much better, I don't even know how we got by with those outdated ones for a hundred years 🤷
I hate those stupid things. Why do bike shops insist on putting in valves that have to have an adapter and that I have to be reminded every year when it gets warm enough to ride local trails that this is how the adapter works. One more case of replacing something that works fine with something that doesn't.
Hi how can you convert a presta valve to schrader valve every time i try to pump my tire the threads break off the top of the valve is there a tip for the pump that supports the whole valve and not just the little threaded part at the top or is there some kind of fitting that will screw on the weak presta valve to give it more support when filling the tire thanks
The Ryobi inflator actually comes with its own presta adapter. They put it over the needle valve adapter in the accessory tray so they can fit three adapters in two slots. It's not the best quality since it's plastic. But it's there.
I'm just trying to use a new pump on a shrrader valve and can't get them to lock together. Tried a different pump. Same problem. Befor I go to a 2nd hand shop and get an older pump, WHAT AM I DOING WRONG!?!?!
Scott, you are spot on about that Ryobi inflator. I've had the analog version and it's been bulletproof. Actually, the whole Ryobi One-Plus ecosystem is an amazing value, and Home Depot has those... and probably lots of other stores sell these Ryobi products, but Home Depot has pretty much everything that Ryobi offers in that line, and Amazon, not so much. And no, I don't work for HD or Ryobi. Also, the Ryobi inflator already comes with a Presta adapter, it's the gray plastic thing, slipped over the basketball needle. But buying more Presta adapters is a good idea anyway.
I find that adapter to be a pain in the arse. It is so hard to get it on just right so that the electric compressor snaps on just right. Sometimes I can screw the adpater on in 1 shot and pop up no problem. Other times I have to fiddle around with how much the adapter is screwed on and then fiddle around with the threaded end of the presta valve. I am really looking for a quicker/ slicker way to inflate tires.
three years since your clip was posted and its still helping out old timers like me. Its the little things people do that make a difference. Just got back from the bike shop and he handed me 2 of them and said "no charge". Who says nothing is free anymore. lol
Whoever invented presta valves should have to sleep with 500 of them in their bed. For life.
Ha ha ha ha, that’s hilarious. Definitely understand the frustration.
Yah!!
Thank you, we keep bending presta valves whilst topping up on trails :)
i had 4 tubes pop in less than a week, finally on the fourth swap my bike shop found a problem with the tire, so we fixed that, but he didnt have any 27.5" x 3.0" tubes in schrader, so i got presta, and they made it so much more confusing than it had to be for me to learn how to inflate it 🤣 Thanks for the help for my first air refill
Sorry you were having all those problems. It’s definitely a little more complicated system. Glad you got it figured out. Enjoy those rides.
I'm going to give people a "hack" I found out about a few years ago that most people don't know about.
Hate to correct the content creator on this one, but I do not see any inherent advantage a Presta valve has over a Schrader valve, and here's why: On any air gauge you can buy at any bike shop, any gas station, big-box department store like Dollar General, Family Dollar, or Wal-Mart, or any hardware, auto parts, or tool store (i.e., Harbor Freight), what you will find is what looks like a small tip on the back side of where you put the gauge on a Schrader valve to check air pressure. What that tip is for, believe it or not, is as a release tool for the Schrader valve in case you over-inflate your tires! In other words, a pump puts air in, and that tip on the back side of the air gauge presses in the valve to let air out.
So no, you do not need a small screwdriver to release the air from a Schrader valve, because if you've got an air gauge, you also have an air release tool already that is built in to the gauge.
Happy cruising!
That helped a lot. I got a new tire and I have no idea how to put the air in the tire but it has one of those little adapters on it
So glad to hear that the video helped. Hope you are enjoying some great Springs rides. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip of keeping the adapter on the valve!
Thank you, that was a great video and covered what I was after.
Great explanation
Thanks for the straightforward information. 😊
Hated presta, now I love them
People are super torn on the technology. Either love it or hate it. I definitely like the adjustability factor.
A tire gauge has a stem on the reverse side to push on the stem and release air . Very easy . Presta valves suck .
I was sold one unknowingly . And the regular 29 inch tubes are out of stock on this island .
.so I'm stuck with this " presta" valve .
I totally agree.
Why all the rigamarole just to get air into a bike's inner tube?
@@monicawhite5352 I have a pump that has a presta valve connection too
But try checking the pressure .
;( You have to have a adapter or cut off the top of the cap and force it on upside down .
Never again.
I have a dual valve pump that also gives me a pressure reading. No need to do anything special to get a reading.
@@karlrovey yeah . That's handy . I ordered one but it never got delivered .
@@boracay12 Had that happen a lot over the last two years. I actually got that pump at Wal-mart. Funny thing is, it's a rather cheap model (the Bell Floornado) that another video was bashing along with the entire comments section. It was the only option available at the local Walmart (one of the few that was never converted into a SuperCenter).
Thank you!
Not to nitpick, but... the plastic cap on most Schrader valves has a little dimple on the top which can be used to bleed air from the tire.
Thanks super helpful!
So helpful. Thank you
I got an adapter off of Amazon from JustCycling and it is too small for my schrader floor pump. What should I do?
I just figured out I was using the pump wrong 😂
Thanks 👍
You are very welcome. Hope we were able to help. thanks so much for watching
what if the air leaks after I install the adapter? It will never fill full…
I hate presta valves....Is it okay to leave the apapter on full time with the presta valve open, or do you have to remove the adapter every time and screw the presta valve down tight...?
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why nobody uses italian valves anyway to me they make much more sense then presta
Shrader valves are on low end bikes because the people who buy low end bikes are not going to live at a the bike shop.
Dude, fuck presta valves I hate them what a pain in the arse
Presta valves are trash.
Super vidéo Merci,
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The Presta valve is one of the most stupid invention ever.
Agreed
Agree. The whole world uses schrader. Presta is always a pain in the neck.
Sorry Scott, but Presta should never been invented! No way, no how is Presta good, and certainly not better. We need to stop this nonsense and get these Presta valves removed from bikes. I have heard all sorts of BS excuses to why they use Presta, and it is all a scam! One twit told me it is because they can hold higher pressures, ahh big rigs use over 100 psi, and our very own rear shocks on our bikes use over 300, so nope try again bud! The next dill hole tells me its cause they can go to low psi, ahh nope try again ass clown ATV's use 4 PSI, and an ATV runs in 10 times worse terrain with the most terrible mud, rocks trees ect... As for your idea of lowering air, you should be using a gauge to indicate what the psi is, and they do just fine letting air out of a Schrader. as well if they used a valve stem off a big rig you would get a super strong setup that would add strength to the rim. but they like to fool you into paying way more $ for bike stuff.
This solved my problem! Thanks for the help! That adapter is key
Regulating pressure on schrader valves is very simple. If your finger nail can't do it the valve cap is designed to depress valve. What other reasons might Presta be better than Schrader? I can't see any. They are a bigger PITA to use IMHO.
Good information. Good to hear from somebody who is pro Schrader. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
Being 'older' riders and just up grading our old bikes, my wife and I went to put air in the tires before riding and guess what? a valve we'd never seen before. Called the bike shop and they said bring the bikes in to get air, 20+ miles away, went to Walmart of all places after watching your video and got two adapters for $2.00. ( No one at the bike shop mentioned the valves when we bought the bikes) Thank You.
You’re very welcome. So glad we were able to help and hopefully save a little bit of money and time. Bummer that your local shop didn’t immediately identify this as the solution.
Wow, thanks! I acquired a euro ebike that has Presta valves & my pump is for Schrader only. I stopped in my local bike shop & the guy was trying to convince me to spend approx. $100.+ to have him switch out my valves & tubes from Presta to Schrader 😐. I asked him about an adapter & he claimed they didn’t sell them, he didn’t know ANYthing about that, & no one at the store did either. 🚩 (Red flag!). Been biking for decades & I sensed I was not being told the truth. So here I am on TH-cam learning about this less than a dollar part!!! Unbelievable! THANKS 🙌
Wow, that seems really shady that a shop wouldn’t steer you first towards this super simple solution. The second most easy solution would be to buy a cheap hand pump that has both Presta and schrader capability. So glad we were able to help and keep you from getting seriously over charged. I would definitely avoid that shop in the future.
I would definitely avoid doing any other business with that LBS for sure.
Location of bike shop so I will avoid it. No name, just the city and street please.
Wal Mart has the adapter for about $2.00
@@jeffhallel8211 Amazon has a 5 pack with dust covers for $6.00
Presta is literally just for racing, so you can quickly drain the air out of the tube.
Not better at all.
That's the only advantage I see to presta at all. Letting the air out. But they are a pain to put air in..and easily broken. They come in fancy colors and look cool thou👍 that's 2 pluses I guess. But I still prefer a good old dependable Schrader👌
@@motov8-garage832 I will argue that pulling a Schrader valve core is super simple, I mean we figured it out when we were 5 how to do it with a small screw driver, now as adults it is quite easy to keep a single tool valve core remover around to remove air.
@@kerianhalcon3557 True that👍, I always have a Schrader valve core remover, I keep one metal valve core remover on the stems of my spare tires on my vehicles. And even have one cap atleast on my motorcycles just incase. I've had most of them little valve core caps since I was a kid lol. Took them off my dads work trucks back in the 90's 😄
@@motov8-garage832 Yeah, but things like that which are basically a dime a dozen, and less than a gram are to complicated for some people I guess ;)
@@kerianhalcon3557 lol yea probaly. I'd almost bet most people these day's dont even know what a valve core is😄.
I've had bicycles and dirt bikes for 35 years. NEVER have I had a problem with Schrader valves. Presta = Marketing Scam. Goes great with Snake Oil and folks that are mid 30s and no wife, kids and bills to pay. Too many toys and pulling their puddin'.
Thank you. You're the 1st to declare "the emperor has no clothes". Presta valves are junk. Who the h*ll thought up such a stupid idea? And who the h*ll FELL FOR IT???
If Schrader wasn't broke then why Presta would you dare and try to fix Schrader
Never even heard of these things, but apparently brothers bike has them as they're "high falootin', high price" doohickeys. But he can't air up the stupid things since he lost the special pump for them.
Amen
well said. i recently hit a brick wall with discovering one when my friend was like "do you have air", and i was like "boy do i, i'll have u aired up in a jiff, and mad monkey brain encountered presta valve, "wtf is this", looked it up, "oh my gosh, they have to do that ehh" oh well, its the same for basketballs. i will just get the $4 pack of 4, screw 2 on my friends bike, and be the man
These things are such a pain in the rear. I already have many tools and gauges for a Shrader valve. Even using adapters doesn’t work correctly for some things like my gauges. The first upgrade to my new bike will be to change to Shrader valves.
That little thin bit you press in to release the air is deliberately put inside on a schrader valve to stop it accidently being pressed. It's safer. It's been used for years by thousands of people. It's a much simpler and superior design to the presta.
The adapter is nice, but it won't work with most schrader gauges, so while you can inflate, you can't check your tire pressure. Really shines a light on how having a second standard, even if slightly more "user friendly", is ultimately quite hostile by the simple fact that it is a second, slightly different standard, requiring adapters and sometimes two of the same tool. If you have a choice, always get schrader valves on your bike. It'll make your life a lot easier.
It’s the Apple way: make proprietary tech that forces the end user to buy or die.
I feel like the presta valves are very delicate, I leave my schrader adapters on.
Yes it helped, I’ve never seen a presta valve before. Now I don’t have to break it.
Thank you isn’t enough. Nobody has ever shown me to put the adapter directly on the valve… what a difference. Sincerely from 🇨🇦
Used aapter and all my air went out, now a flat tire! POS presta crap!
I finally purchased a nice bike (Specialized) and never knew how to use a Presta. This was very helpful. Thank you.🚴
Me to, i got my new bike. I was like.. what the fuckity fuck??? LOL
And of course the pump that came with my daughter's new rock hopper was Schrader only. Once again digging through the drawer looking for the elusive adapter... which DOESN'T seal correctly with the new pump
Presta sucks, they are fragile and difficult to pump up
Just being able to press onto a Presta valve with your finger to let some air out does not make it better. Have you tried dealing with a Presta valve after you'd accidentally (and easily) bent the valve stem just by being a little too clutzy with your pump head? Schrader is the one that works _in the real world._
Why would one ever take the adapter off??
LOL... This is the first thing about my new mountain bike that has made me feel like a 100% noob. Thanks!!!
I like these simple videos to confirm what I already know.
I'm normally left with one other burning question like. "Are their fake presta Valve adapters, and how can you tell the difference??"
Any issues if i keep the adapter on with the valve in the 'open' position and continue to ride?
There shouldn’t be any issues as the presta adapter creates its own seal. That being said, I usually close mine up just as a back up.
Thanks! Very helpfull!
I've used schrader valves for years with no problem. It seems strange that you need to by an adapter to put on a presta valve to make it look like a schrader valve before you can pump it up. You might as well by a schrader valve.
Hi Scott, I have the same type bike pump that you showed early in the video and I can't figure out how to use it on a presta valve. Any chance you could explain that for me?
The Ryobi inflator! OK but dies battery size matter? They are 18V but I see Ah from 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0. Can't see what size battery he is using. And the link goes to Amazon with ALL the choices. Is there going to be a limitation to the fill pressure with the lower Ah? Or just how many tires can be filled? B
I have Presta in the front and Shrader in the rear. I'm an auto detailer and have the larger Ryobi pump with the adaptor; I wasn't sure about the screw part. I'm not sure I understand the reason for the difference, although I got the Presta by mistake because it has the numbers my bike's tire does. It's okay though, the tube is fine, just different. I hear they are for higher-end bikes, but mine came from an online sale for $85. Presta met my budget. Should be called "Presto"! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the video but I wish you had shown pumping air the old fashioned way. Just pump in with your manual pump and thumb press your tire to see if it has enough inflation. No digital read-out and other mumbo-jumbo needed., unless you are competing in the Tour De France :). My 2 cents....technology should not be used just because it is there.
All my Presta valves are bent. All of them.
My rims need drilling in order to accept Schrader, but these Adapters are neat!
You can actually get new Presta valves and a tool to replace them on Amazon. The kit is only like $10 or so. I’ve had to switch out mine a couple of times. The kit comes in really handy.
@@ScottsGarage Doesn't the valve core have to be removable on the tube? I had a good thorn resistant tube which over time I damaged the stem, I remember it wasn't removable.
Convenience and user-friendly are NOT phrases I would EVER use for Presta valves. I HATE them. Very INCONVENIENT and difficult and far too fragile.
I hate pumping up my bicycle tire that has a Presta valve. And I know how important correct tire pressure is for a good riding experience. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad we were able to help a little bit. Hopefully you were able to find a good solution for your every day needs.
I have been on Mountain Bikes since 1989, I had a Marin Madrone. All of the bikes I have bought, I have had the bike shop people install Shrader. Car tires are Shrader, lower end bikes are Shrader, 19 wheelers are Shrader. Even the valve on our 4-gallon tank for filtered drinking water in our kitchen sink is Shrader. I bought a Santa Cruz 5010 two years ago and the bike shop couldn't install traders because of the pandemic. So, I have been tolerating them, Aat first I came in with an open mind, now I want them gone, special adapters, etc. Now I am looking at TH-cam videos, on how to drill properly in the rims and install Shrader's on my Santa Cruz, the rims are narrow, and that is possibly the deal breaker.
The people that say that Presta's are so great are the same people that say that positive ground British sports cars from the 1950's are great too.
There is still nothing wrong at all with the good ol' Schrader valves. Now I need to carry these stupid little adapters just to put air in my tires, why not ? Nearly everything produced these days is way too complicated and usually expensive and troublesome to repair. Even my kitchen faucet has these annoying buttons and levers so why stop there !
Drove 20 miles to Walmart bought a dumbass “PRESTA” valve inter tube got all the way home discovered I had to have an adapter to air up my tire went all the way back to Walmart they didn’t carry it the dumbest shit I’ve ever seen in my life!
Not a huge mechanic or mtn bike freak, rode for 30 years but.. I just like one thing.. like cell phone plug ins.. fucking make one! pick one Presta or shrader LOL I like shrader cause seem out of way more.. presta seem longer n more shit to break or bend.. but whatever....
Very cool
I don't think this video is what I'm looking for. I'm looking for information about using a presta valve tube in a schrader rim. Most bikes, specially big box Walmart bikes, use schrader rim and tube. If there's a hack that lets you use presta valve in schrader rim that would open up more options when it comes time to replace the inner tube when you get a flat.
Every gas station and garage has ability for schrader as well as consumer air pumps.
Good tip. Thanks so much for sharing and for watching!
Schrader is the standard every where . There are no pumps in public that fit presta . There is no benefit to using them .
Every car and motorcycle in the world uses schrader valves because they are reliable . The valves are spring loaded . Just put air( at any pump anywhere) and put the cap on to keep dirt out . Even with no cap they still function .
Here's a question: with this adapter, I can't get the compressor hose end, that you attach to the valve stem, to actually release air and pump the tire...? In past, I've recognized that there is a small valve tip inside this hose end that must be compressed to allow air to pump. Some of these adapter are 1 mm short for instance, so the valve stem, with the Schrader adapter, are short n therefore do not press the small valve in the end of the compressor hose. I've thrown a tiny little rock in there to make up for that difference. Where that has worked, today, it, didn't? I went by 2 gas stations and Costco tire garage...nada. Could not get the air to go in. By way, I'm trying to bead my tide onto my rim. So i need that large surge of air...today, I couldn't even get the air to come out at all. Nada. There must be something I dont understand that these gas station type hose ends must have in order to work...and all 4 of my different adapters weren't compatible. Any ideas?
I will still add a cap to the adaptor. Don’t want mud and dirt to get all over the presta inlet.
Tnx Scott. Even my wife will be able to use the adapter now. Rather annoying that the adapters are not included, or at the very least mentioned when buying a pump.
Was helpful... but u really didn't show/explain how to and how far to unswrew the presta values before screwing on the Schrader adaptor
No point in having a Presta valve unless you have a very narrow rim or a deep one that will only work with a Presta, Deflating a Schrader valve is not as difficult as you make out. I was going to point out that you should not install the lock nut on the valve stem, but when you said it was tubeless I realize it is necessary after all.
Something that happened to me is that my adapter has a rubber fitting that was left on in the valve so my air was escaping thought the adapter
For 66 years I've never had a problem letting air out of a Schrader valve with my fingernail
Yeah, those "old fashioned" Schrader valves are for losers 😂
Presta valves are soooo much better, I don't even know how we got by with those outdated ones for a hundred years 🤷
Hi! Question, will your Ryobi seat a tubeless 27.5X2.6 tire?
I hate those stupid things. Why do bike shops insist on putting in valves that have to have an adapter and that I have to be reminded every year when it gets warm enough to ride local trails that this is how the adapter works. One more case of replacing something that works fine with something that doesn't.
Hi how can you convert a presta valve to schrader valve every time i try to pump my tire the threads break off the top of the valve is there a tip for the pump that supports the whole valve and not just the little threaded part at the top or is there some kind of fitting that will screw on the weak presta valve to give it more support when filling the tire thanks
Thanks! Would you know why air tip unscrews, but it’s loose and when I put the adapter on, it pushes the tip in? Any ideas
The Ryobi inflator actually comes with its own presta adapter.
They put it over the needle valve adapter in the accessory tray so they can fit three adapters in two slots.
It's not the best quality since it's plastic.
But it's there.
thats a great help
I cant stand presta valves. Just complicates life for no reason.
This was not helpful. I just want to know how to make my adapter work because I have no idea how to get the presta to work.
Presta valves get bent really easily. Schrader is idiot proof
just to give you heads up... The #presta valve is the only one that was on the shelf at walmart.....
I decided the best way to fix it is a drill. And smooth the edges so to not jurt the good schrader valves input in
So it will help seal air from seeping out? My presta stems seem to let air out all the time. @3:37
I'm just trying to use a new pump on a shrrader valve and can't get them to lock together. Tried a different pump. Same problem. Befor I go to a 2nd hand shop and get an older pump, WHAT AM I DOING WRONG!?!?!
I was using the lock wrong. It locks opposit of the older pumps. 🙋♀️
Scott, you are spot on about that Ryobi inflator. I've had the analog version and it's been bulletproof. Actually, the whole Ryobi One-Plus ecosystem is an amazing value, and Home Depot has those... and probably lots of other stores sell these Ryobi products, but Home Depot has pretty much everything that Ryobi offers in that line, and Amazon, not so much. And no, I don't work for HD or Ryobi.
Also, the Ryobi inflator already comes with a Presta adapter, it's the gray plastic thing, slipped over the basketball needle. But buying more Presta adapters is a good idea anyway.
Every time I back off the adapter of the presta the whole stem comes out. Don't like presta at all
I find that adapter to be a pain in the arse. It is so hard to get it on just right so that the electric compressor snaps on just right. Sometimes I can screw the adpater on in 1 shot and pop up no problem. Other times I have to fiddle around with how much the adapter is screwed on and then fiddle around with the threaded end of the presta valve. I am really looking for a quicker/ slicker way to inflate tires.
You make me wait halfway into the video before you show me how to use the damn thing but then I wasn't interested anymore
Never ever used a screwdriver do deflate the tire via a Schrader valve. Fingernail was just fine for decades.
thanks for the video time index. really saved time
You saved me load of frustration. Thankyou
Awesome
It's kinda irritating when the tip bends and you'll never be able to fill the air , never ever
Presta valve 😕
To each his own
Yeah, not exactly the greatest technology. Hoping something new will pop up in the future that makes tire inflation a less complicated process.
thanks for the info, i lol'ed when you showed your ryobi pump 😃
Very informative my guy! Thanks
Very well done video that answers the one question I had about closing screw after inflation
214 is when what you came here for the showing
Thank you! This was very helpful.