Presta vs Schrader Valve: Which One Should You Use on a Road Bike?

Not sure which bike valve you have — or which one you need? In this video, I break down the difference between Presta and Schrader valves: how to identify them, which pumps work with each, how each valve actually works, and whether your valve core is replaceable. Whether you're buying a replacement inner tube, shopping for a floor pump, or troubleshooting a flat, this guide covers everything you need to know about bike tire valves. What's covered: -Presta vs Schrader: how to tell them apart -Which valve type is on your bike (and why it matters for tube replacement) -Pump compatibility: universal heads, dedicated fittings, CO2 inflators, and electric pumps -How Presta and Schrader valves work internally -Valve cores: what they are, which ones are replaceable, and how to remove them Products shown in this video: Schrader & Presta Valve core removal tool: https://amzn.to/44iB6SQ (Amazon) Schrader Valve core replacements: https://geni.us/e42Si (Amazon) Presta Valve Core replacements: https://geni.us/UzEe (Amazon) Mini Bike Tire Pumps: https://geni.us/9Uh9 (Amazon) CO2 Inflators: https://geni.us/v16TwG (Amazon) CO2 Refill Cartridges: https://geni.us/ubSp (Amazon) Rechargeable portable bike tire inflators: https://geni.us/dHl0zL (Amazon) Woowind Rechargeable (used in video): https://link.archeraffiliates.com/4sC5A (Amazon) **CYCPLUS Ultra Mini (award-winning): https://geni.us/RN3P (Amazon) 🔔 Subscribe for more road cycling tips #roadcycling #bikevalve #prestaschrader #cyclingtips #bikemaintenance Time Codes: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Why do I care which valve I have? 0:34 Schrader Valve 0:54 Presta Valve 1:17 Bike tire Pumps for Presta & Schrader Valves 2:25 How a Presta Valve works. Presta valve inflation 2:59 How a Schrader Valve works, Schrader valve inflation 3:22 Valve Cores __________________________________________________________________________________ See more videos:    / @davescycling   All Content Created and Owned by REYNOM MEDIA, LLC