A few years later, August Schrader invented the spring-loaded air valve that bears his name and is found today on everything from car tires to suspension forks to department-store bikes.

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Cyclists rave about the fact that the Vibrelli mini bike pump automatically latches onto Presta and Schrader tire valves, which means you don’t need to waste precious time changing valves or ...

German manufacturer Schwalbe has revealed what it says will become the industry standard in bicycle tire valve systems. Known as Clik Valve, the setup is claimed to be much easier to use than ...

There are two main types of bike tire valves you’re likely to work with: Presta and Schrader.

What about Schrader valves? Zilch works with Schrader valves, but you must use one of the included adapters. These adapters thread onto the Schrader valve and can be left in place without air loss.

If you’ve worked on a high-end mountain or road bike for any length of time, you have likely cursed the Presta valve. This humble century-old invention is the bane of many a home and professi… ...

In my testing, on a city bike fitted with wide 700 x 40c tires and Schrader valves, I was able to pump one tire up to 45psi in 45 seconds.