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Dustingram: Reverted edits by 206.251.244.79 (talk) to last revision by Dustingram

2011-08-07T23:29:37Z

Reverted edits by 206.251.244.79 (talk) to last revision by Dustingram

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	The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.		The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.

	~~Didn't know~~ the ~~forum rules alolewd such brilliant posts~~.		== Presta Valves ==

			[[Image:presta.jpg\|thumb\|Presta Valve]]

			Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.

	== Presta Adapter ==		== Presta Adapter ==

206.251.244.79: /* Presta Valves */

2011-08-07T21:26:53Z

Presta Valves

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	The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.		The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.

	~~== Presta Valves ==~~		Didn't know the forum rules alolewd such brilliant posts.

	~~[[Image:presta.jpg\|thumb\|Presta Valve]]~~

	~~Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab~~ the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.

	== Presta Adapter ==		== Presta Adapter ==

Dustingram: Category

2011-01-25T14:26:11Z

Jonathan: /* Presta Adapter */

2006-12-27T18:07:52Z

Presta Adapter

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	[[Image:presta_adapter.jpg\|thumb\|Presta Adapter]]		[[Image:presta_adapter.jpg\|thumb\|Presta Adapter]]

	While it isn't recommended sometimes you are stuck using a gas station pump, or an older pump, which only works with schrader valves. The solution is called a presta adapter, which are presta to schrader valve converters. They just screw on to an open presta valve to mimic a schrader valve.		While it isn't recommended sometimes you are stuck using a gas station pump, or an older pump, which only works with schrader valves. The solution is called a presta adapter, which are presta to schrader valve converters. They just screw on to an open presta valve (rubber o-ring first) to mimic a schrader valve.

	== Go Back ==		== Go Back ==

	* [[Shop Manual]]		* [[Shop Manual]]

Jonathan: /* Go Back */

2006-12-27T18:06:46Z

Go Back

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	Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.		Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.

			== Presta Adapter ==

			[[Image:presta_adapter.jpg\|thumb\|Presta Adapter]]

			While it isn't recommended sometimes you are stuck using a gas station pump, or an older pump, which only works with schrader valves. The solution is called a presta adapter, which are presta to schrader valve converters. They just screw on to an open presta valve to mimic a schrader valve.

	== Go Back ==		== Go Back ==

	* [[Shop Manual]]		* [[Shop Manual]]

Jonathan: /* Presta Valves */

2006-12-27T17:25:38Z

Presta Valves

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	Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.		Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.

			== Go Back ==

			* [[Shop Manual]]

Jonathan at 01:45, 25 December 2006

2006-12-25T01:45:33Z

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	There are two types of valves which you will frequently encounter on bicycles at the co-op. One is the Schrader valve, which you will see much more frequently. The other is the Presta valve. The Schrader valve is fatter and is identical the valves found on car tires. The Presta valve is only found on bicycles. Most pumps at the co-op will fit either, with a larger hole for Schrader and a smaller one for Presta.		There are two types of valves which you will frequently encounter on bicycles at the co-op. One is the Schrader valve, which you will see much more frequently. The other is the Presta valve. The Schrader valve is fatter and is identical the valves found on car tires. The Presta valve is only found on bicycles. Most pumps at the co-op will fit either, with a larger hole for Schrader and a smaller one for Presta.

	~~{img src~~=~~/manual/images/schrader.jpg}~~		== Schrader Valves ==
	~~'''~~Schrader ~~Valve'''~~

	~~{img src~~=~~/manual/images/presta.jpg}~~
	~~'''Presta Valve'''~~


	== Schrader ~~Valves ==~~		[[Image:schrader.jpg\|thumb\|Schrader Valve]]

	The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.		The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.

			== Presta Valves ==

	== Presta ~~Valves ==~~		[[Image:presta.jpg\|thumb\|Presta Valve]]

	Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.		Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.

67.166.123.154 at 16:18, 18 October 2006

2006-10-18T16:18:58Z

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There are two types of valves which you will frequently encounter on bicycles at the co-op. One is the Schrader valve, which you will see much more frequently. The other is the Presta valve. The Schrader valve is fatter and is identical the valves found on car tires. The Presta valve is only found on bicycles. Most pumps at the co-op will fit either, with a larger hole for Schrader and a smaller one for Presta.

{img src=/manual/images/schrader.jpg}
'''Schrader Valve'''

{img src=/manual/images/presta.jpg}
'''Presta Valve'''

== Schrader Valves ==

The more common type at the co-op is known as a Schrader valve, and is exactly like the valve found on car tires. It's not important that you or anyone else remember the name, as anyone will understand "the fat kind" or "car valves". If you call a Schrader valve a Presta valve, however, it is unlikely that anyone will understand you. To inflate a Schrader valve, you will need to use a pump that has a slightly larger hole. On a pump that is compatible with both, choose the larger of the two.

== Presta Valves ==

Presta valves have a metal piece that keeps them closed which needs to be unscrewed first. It might not be clear from looking at it, but just grab the valve and make an unscrewing motion, and it should come out. This is really the only difference between the two valves. Either type may have a plastic cap on the end, so you may end up unscrewing the Presta valve twice. It is not a big deal if the piece at the end of a Presta valve is a little bent, like in the picture. Also, note the small metal nut that is screwed down to the rim on the Presta valve. If you are removing a Presta valve from a rim, you will need to unscrew this as well.

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	While it isn't recommended sometimes you are stuck using a gas station pump, or an older pump, which only works with schrader valves. The solution is called a presta adapter, which are presta to schrader valve converters. They just screw on to an open presta valve (rubber o-ring first) to mimic a schrader valve.		While it isn't recommended sometimes you are stuck using a gas station pump, or an older pump, which only works with schrader valves. The solution is called a presta adapter, which are presta to schrader valve converters. They just screw on to an open presta valve (rubber o-ring first) to mimic a schrader valve.

	== ~~Go Back~~ ==		== See Also ==
			* [[Shop Manual]]

	* [[~~Shop Manual~~]]		[[Category:Bicycle Parts]]