Since the stem on the presta is a lot narrower it allows for manufacturers to make narrower wheels and tires.
Mountain bike valve stem adapter.
Hi in this video i show how i pump inflate a mountain bike bicycle tire schwalbe nobby nic with presta valve.
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The pump i am using is a blackburn airtower 2.
The adapter effectively converts your presta valve to a schrader valve so that you can use a traditional air pump to inflate it.
But having a safe stem shouldn t mean limited sizing options that s why bontrager stems come in a wide variety of lengths and rises.
Unlike a schrader the system doesn t use a check valve it seals entirely based on pressure in the tube or tire.
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Now install the adapter by carefully threading it clockwise onto the valve stem s threads.
This is typically found in bicycle tubes on many road bikes and some mountain bikes.
The presta valve is on the left.
They tend to hold air better than schrader valves.
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Attach your air pump and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure.