Presta Vs. Schraeder

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  • monNom0

    Presta for two good reasons:

    the knurled nut that holds the valve to the rim. No jiggly valve when you're trying to inflate with a hand pump. Less chance of cutting the tube at the stem from friction.

    the twist-lock on the valve is a bit of extra security over schraeder's spring only valve.

    bonus points for a smaller valve hole (= stronger rim)

    • "the nut ...holds...jiggly... you're trying with a hand pump."waterhouse
    • "Less chance of cutting...the stem from friction...of...a smaller...hole."waterhouse
    • rim... stronger rim.monNom

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