Schraeder vs Presta Valves

LeeNetworX · 09-07-2010, 02:06 PM

OK, I've always used tubes with Schraeder valves up until a couple of years ago, when I put new tires on my MTB; decided to give Prestas a try. Yes, I used grommets on the rims in the stem holes. I've now had my 4th leaky valve stem since using Presta valves. The first two I could have accepted as being my fault, since I could have possibly not mounted the tube perfectly on the rim. But the last two were put on by a bike shop. Sunday morning we drove to a local green way and were going to take a ride, then I found my rear tube was leaking.

I'm going back to Schraeder. Has anyone else had issues with Presta?

09-07-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Schraeder vs Presta Valves OK, I've always used tubes with Schraeder valves up until a couple of years ago, when I put new tires on my MTB; decided to give Prestas a try. Yes, I used grommets on the rims in the stem holes. I've now had my 4th leaky valve stem since using Presta valves. The first two I could have accepted as being my fault, since I could have possibly not mounted the tube perfectly on the rim. But the last two were put on by a bike shop. Sunday morning we drove to a local green way and were going to take a ride, then I found my rear tube was leaking. I'm going back to Schraeder. Has anyone else had issues with Presta?