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Old September 9th 19, 03:24 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Joerg[_2_]
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 2019-09-08 23:21, Chalo wrote:
Joerg wrote:

Just received a new rear wheel. Despite being 700c and for narrow
tires the rim is drilled for a Schrader valve. Couldn't believe it.
Harumph, grumble. Why on earth ... well, it is what it is.


I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta
valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves,
except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a better,
less fault-prone tube.

It confounds me to come up with a rational explanation for why the
recent crop of big wide rims (including fatbike rims) are mostly
drilled for Presta valves.


It's most likely because of standardization. Many small portable pumps
cannot or can only with difficulty be converted to Schrader.

Doesn't matter to me because I never had a valve failure with either
Schrader or Presta. Rummaging around and cleaning the garage in a few
spare minutes yesterday I would a mushroom-shaped furniture panel
connector made from hollow aluminum. Should be easy to make a nice
adapter plug from that and rivet it into the hole. I just have to find a
suitable glue to hold it in place. The E6000 I ordered for another
purpose (shoe repair) is still more than a week off.

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Old September 9th 19, 04:13 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Tanguy Ortolo
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves, except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a better, less fault-prone tube.


I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta valves is a
significant advantage, but being French, I can assure you that Presta
valves are better by definition. ;-)

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Old September 9th 19, 04:15 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Tanguy Ortolo
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves, except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a better, less fault-prone tube.


I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta valves is one
significant advantage, but being French, I can also assure you that in
general, Presta valves are better by definition. ;-)

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Tanguy
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Old September 9th 19, 06:33 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 2019-09-09 08:15, Tanguy Ortolo wrote:
Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves, except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a better, less fault-prone tube.


I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta valves is one
significant advantage, ...



Yes, less compromise in the integrity and sturdiness of the rim.


... but being French, I can also assure you that in
general, Presta valves are better by definition. ;-)


Just like French Brie cheese for which there is IMHO no substitute :-)

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Old September 9th 19, 06:40 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 9/9/2019 12:33 PM, Joerg wrote:
On 2019-09-09 08:15, Tanguy Ortolo wrote:
Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that
Presta valves are inferior in every single possible way
to Schraeder valves, except for their diameter. Count
your blessings and use a better, less fault-prone tube.


I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta
valves is one
significant advantage, ...



Yes, less compromise in the integrity and sturdiness of the
rim.


... but being French, I can also assure you
that in
general, Presta valves are better by definition. ;-)


Just like French Brie cheese for which there is IMHO no
substitute :-)



https://www.cheeseandburger.com/wisconsincheeses/brie

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Old September 9th 19, 07:38 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 2019-09-09 10:40, AMuzi wrote:
On 9/9/2019 12:33 PM, Joerg wrote:
On 2019-09-09 08:15, Tanguy Ortolo wrote:
Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that
Presta valves are inferior in every single possible way
to Schraeder valves, except for their diameter. Count
your blessings and use a better, less fault-prone tube.

I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta
valves is one
significant advantage, ...



Yes, less compromise in the integrity and sturdiness of the
rim.


... but being French, I can also assure you
that in
general, Presta valves are better by definition. ;-)


Just like French Brie cheese for which there is IMHO no
substitute :-)



https://www.cheeseandburger.com/wisconsincheeses/brie


I've tried Brie from all sorts of reputable domestic sources, including
some from WI. I does not compare. Maybe the reason are our
pasteurization laws which I find exaggerated.

The best Brie and Camembert can only be enjoyed in Europe, preferably in
France. The kind when you temporarily and literally lose your breath for
a second or two after biting down.

When you move from one country or continent to another there is always
something you'll sorely miss. Works in both directions. For example, try
to find really good bacon in Europe.

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Old September 9th 19, 11:16 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 9/9/2019 1:33 PM, Joerg wrote:
On 2019-09-09 08:15, Tanguy Ortolo wrote:
Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta
valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves,
except for their diameter.Â* Count your blessings and use a better,
less fault-prone tube.


I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta valves is one
significant advantage, ...



Yes, less compromise in the integrity and sturdiness of the rim.


Does anyone have an incident where a valve hole caused a failure in a rim?

A bike rim is in compression. Other stresses are small, unless one hits
a heck of a bump.

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- Frank Krygowski
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Old September 9th 19, 11:36 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:24:22 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2019-09-08 23:21, Chalo wrote:
Joerg wrote:

Just received a new rear wheel. Despite being 700c and for narrow
tires the rim is drilled for a Schrader valve. Couldn't believe it.
Harumph, grumble. Why on earth ... well, it is what it is.


I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta
valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves,
except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a better,
less fault-prone tube.

It confounds me to come up with a rational explanation for why the
recent crop of big wide rims (including fatbike rims) are mostly
drilled for Presta valves.


It's most likely because of standardization. Many small portable pumps
cannot or can only with difficulty be converted to Schrader.

Doesn't matter to me because I never had a valve failure with either
Schrader or Presta. Rummaging around and cleaning the garage in a few
spare minutes yesterday I would a mushroom-shaped furniture panel
connector made from hollow aluminum. Should be easy to make a nice
adapter plug from that and rivet it into the hole. I just have to find a
suitable glue to hold it in place. The E6000 I ordered for another
purpose (shoe repair) is still more than a week off.


Other than holding the adapter in place when changing a tire there is
no need to glue it in place as the valve stem will hold it in place
quite satisfactorily.
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Old September 10th 19, 12:42 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Joerg[_2_]
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 2019-09-09 15:36, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:24:22 -0700, Joerg
wrote:

On 2019-09-08 23:21, Chalo wrote:
Joerg wrote:

Just received a new rear wheel. Despite being 700c and for narrow
tires the rim is drilled for a Schrader valve. Couldn't believe it.
Harumph, grumble. Why on earth ... well, it is what it is.

I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta
valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder valves,
except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a better,
less fault-prone tube.

It confounds me to come up with a rational explanation for why the
recent crop of big wide rims (including fatbike rims) are mostly
drilled for Presta valves.


It's most likely because of standardization. Many small portable pumps
cannot or can only with difficulty be converted to Schrader.

Doesn't matter to me because I never had a valve failure with either
Schrader or Presta. Rummaging around and cleaning the garage in a few
spare minutes yesterday I would a mushroom-shaped furniture panel
connector made from hollow aluminum. Should be easy to make a nice
adapter plug from that and rivet it into the hole. I just have to find a
suitable glue to hold it in place. The E6000 I ordered for another
purpose (shoe repair) is still more than a week off.


Other than holding the adapter in place when changing a tire there is
no need to glue it in place as the valve stem will hold it in place
quite satisfactorily.



That's the main reason, not losing it when changing a tire. It's so easy
to forget about that little thing and then I may have to make a new one.

I might be able to widen the outside a bit with a punch which would also
hold it in place. Sort of a poor man's riveting job.

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Regards, Joerg

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Old September 10th 19, 12:44 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Joerg[_2_]
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Default Presta valve in a rim that was drilled for Schrader?

On 2019-09-09 15:16, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 9/9/2019 1:33 PM, Joerg wrote:
On 2019-09-09 08:15, Tanguy Ortolo wrote:
Chalo, 2019-09-09 08:21+0200:
I can't imagine what your objection could be, given that Presta
valves are inferior in every single possible way to Schraeder
valves, except for their diameter. Count your blessings and use a
better, less fault-prone tube.

I cannot agree with that. The small diameter of Presta valves is one
significant advantage, ...



Yes, less compromise in the integrity and sturdiness of the rim.


Does anyone have an incident where a valve hole caused a failure in a rim?

A bike rim is in compression. Other stresses are small, unless one hits
a heck of a bump.


Which one occasionally does after passing a sign "Pavement Ends" or when
it's California roads which often look worse than Romanian roads.
Potholes galore.

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Regards, Joerg

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