Love my presta-Schrader adapter!

[roadfix]

I bought one of those $1 little brass adapters that you screw onto the presta valve to make it a Schrader. Works great!

I think you overpaid for your's. I paid 50% less for mine!...

[KnottedYet]

Ahh, but I got a 10% discount because LBS sponsers Team Survivor! So actually, you paid, umm, oh dear I can't do the math...

50 cents vs. 90 cents is what percent?

Oh, I giive up!

Hey, you know those stickers for bikes that say "One Less Car"? I saw one on a bike yesterday that said "One Less Fixed Gear".

[SouthernBelle]

I got an air compressor that plugs into my truck lighter thingie. I attached an adapter to it and it's my permanent presta compressor. But I need to go back and get a couple more to stick in my saddle bag.

[CycleChic06]

Do you think using a schrader adapter on a presta valve is easier than using the presta valve?

I have a floor pump that has a double head for presta and schrader, but getting my tire up to 110 is nearly impossible. I tried using my Dad's floor pump and it as wicked easy to get it up to 120, barely any effort. Instead of buying a new pump, do you think if I buy an adapter and use the schrader head to pump the tires it will be any easier? Or do I just have a crappy floor pump?

BTW - Knottedyet: If you paid 50 cents for an item that was originally 90 cents, you had a 45% discount : )

[SouthernBelle]

CC, the difficulty you are having is just that it gets harder to pump as the pressure gets high. With my little frame pump, it's almost impossible. Folks want the converters so they can use gas station air.

[Xrayted]

CC, the difficulty you are having is just that it gets harder to pump as the pressure gets high. With my little frame pump, it's almost impossible. Folks want the converters so they can use gas station air.

Yep! But I use it at home too b/c I ripped off 2 stems in a row trying to detach the pump using the Presta. Shrader is what I grew up with and I just have less stress that way.

[mimitabby]

Yep! But I use it at home too b/c I ripped off 2 stems in a row trying to detach the pump using the Presta. Shrader is what I grew up with and I just have less stress that way.

yeah and I grew up with blackboards made of slate and fountain pens, but look at me, look at me now!!