I recently got slicks for my hybrid. The recommended PSI is 80-100. I have schrader tubes, and i noticed that the pressure will drop by 10 psi in a day or so. Will presta tubes hold their pressure longer? Will there be a problem with my rims which are drilled for Schrader vavles? right now I just pump up before every ride, but it might be nice to not worry about it.
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presta v Schrader
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If you are losing 10 lbs a day, then you have a high pressure leak in the inner tube. I don't recommend going to pesta as there are no advantages. If you can't find the leak, just replace the tube, about $5.
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I pump my tires everyday... my road bike at 120 loses will lose 20lbs every 3 days... it just happens that's why I have a silca super pista floor pump. Nicer tubes and nicer tires will hold the air a bit longer but tubes always lose pressure...
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Lighter and thinner tubes lose more air than the thicker heavier ones, regardless of valve type. Presta Valves cater better for double wall and deep-v rims. They break away more cleanly than Schrader, look better too.. 😎 If changing from S to P, the LBS should have some little gromets to fit into the rims.
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gclark8 said:
Lighter and thinner tubes lose more air than the thicker heavier ones, regardless of valve type. Presta Valves cater better for double wall and deep-v rims. They break away more cleanly than Schrader, look better too.. 😎 If changing from S to P, the LBS should have some little gromets to fit into the rims.
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