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till then- smack/hit the pump next to the tire in the direction of the hub to get it off instead of trying to pull it off
a lot of guys I used to race with broke that little piece off on purpose to save steps, ( it screws down to close the valve so it doesn'topen upon loss of pressure, (no springs)
use that little nut that screws on down the stem to the the rim, but not too tightn
After a lttile time you'll get used them, and maybe even get like me! I hate Schraders!- unless I'm using a powered air pump
Have someone help you with your techniqueOriginally Posted by miater .
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what was wrong with schraders? i replaced my 15 bianchi strada with a lemond tourmalet , and i really haven't got the hang of the presta yet.
it seems much harder to get the pump off of the valve cleanly , and i somehow broke on of the valves.
a little piece on top just stuck in e the pump and came right off.
if i had my way , i'd put some wheels on that were drilled for the schraders.
till then- smack/hit the pump next to the tire in the direction of the hub to get it off instead of trying to pull it off
a lot of guys I used to race with broke that little piece off on purpose to save steps, ( it screws down to close the valve so it doesn'topen upon loss of pressure, (no springs)
use that little nut that screws on down the stem to the the rim, but not too tightn
After a lttile time you'll get used them, and maybe even get like me! I hate Schraders!- unless I'm using a powered air pump