Presto valve adapter

[Willow]

One of my sons has presto valves. I don't like them much 1) because I'm not used to them 2) because the mini pump I have is obviously not getting enough air into them. I use a foot pump for the other two bikes, is it possible to get an adapter which will mean I can use the foot pump on the presto valves?

 

[MacB]

I've got a little brass(looking) screw in adaptor that converts a schrader to presta, 99p at LBS. Got one for both frame pumps and means that I can do either valve type on the go. For home I got the Joe Blow mark II which has a twin headed valve fitting to cover both types.

 

[bonj2]

it's prestA
with an A at the end
not prestO

 

[oxbob]

it's prestA
with an A at the end
not prestO

leave the boy alone

 

[Willow]

it's prestA
with an A at the end
not prestO

you'll be pleased to know that was a typo rather than a thicko moment.

 

[Willow]

leave the boy alone

girl thanks!

 

[Mr Pig]

Just drill the rims out and fit Shrader-valved tubes.

 

[ianrauk]

this is what you need Willow.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Presta-Metal-...ter-*****_W0QQitemZ270268992056QQcmdZViewItem

If you have a LBS near you, they usually sell them for a couple of £

 

[Willow]

this is what you need Willow.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Presta-Metal-...ter-*****_W0QQitemZ270268992056QQcmdZViewItem

If you have a LBS near you, they usually sell them for a couple of £

yep thanks just ordered a couple of another ebay bod for 99p each plus 55p postage.

thank you one and all.

Drilling the rims, god do you know Mr Pig what I'm like with a drill, it would be like a colander by the time I'd finished!

 

[Tynan]

dual head track pump

 

[Plax]

I'd go with wot Tynan says. I've got one of those adaptors for my foot pump. Was pretty useless. Got a track pump and it was a revelation. So easy to use and does both my bikes which very considerately have different valve systems.

 

[Willow]

the adapter is great and probably cheapest bike accessorie ever, very hard tyres now bet boy will notice difference tomorrow. thanks all

 

[tdr1nka]

Does this mean I shouldn't put pesta on my pasto?

Some woeful pendentry on this thread, it puts me to shame.

 

[Radius]

Pedantry, Dom.