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Genuine Innovations Presta Valve Adapter

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Item # 761914

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Use this alloy Presta-to-Schraeder valve adapter to let you use Shraeder-specific pumps with your Presta-valved bicycle tubes.

Built-in O-ring offers a good seal between adapter and valve stem

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Genuine Innovations Presta Valve Adapter Customer Reviews

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Innovations Presta Valve Adapter

3.7

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Sep

2008

(18 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

These work for me. Heres How.

By tkonbass

from Gulf Coast, MS

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Comments about Innovations Presta Valve Adapter:

I have found that when using these adapters its best not to screw them down tight onto the presta valve. Just snug it down barely enough so that it dosen't leak air. It may even feel loose on the presta but it will allow the standard air chuck operate the presta valve better.

I keep my adapters (w/dust covers) attached to the presta valves all the time since I tend to only use an air comp to inflate my tires. Besides I would probably lose them otherwise.

So when I need to air up, my sequence is this:

1. Remove adapters and open presta valve all the way.
2. Re-install adapter as described above.
3. Inflate tire.
4. Remove adapter and tightly close the presta valve.
5. Reinstall valve adapter snugly with dust cap.

Works for me with no problems. Hope this helps.

Feb

2008

(15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Use as intended

By Tha Help

from Inland Empire, CA

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Comments about Innovations Presta Valve Adapter:

I saw pevious comments and I had to tell what the practical use for this adapter is.
So far I have only used this adapter when using an air compressor. I DO NOT keep these on my bike due to having to keep my presta's in an open position for functional use. I would be a good idea to keep 1 in your bike pack just in case you are running low on air and find yourself close to a gas station. It's much cheaper to spend a quarter for air than it is to tap a new CO2 cartrige.
Also, what I have noticed is my friends have used these improperly in the past. They have put these on their valves without opening them first! They also keep them on their bikes, expecting the tires to hold air adequately.
In short. These are a great option to pumping up your tires via a hand pump if you have access to a compressor.

Feb

2008

(4 of 28 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Does not work

By lightning

from rural WA

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Lightweight

Cons

Poorly Built

Best Uses

City Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Innovations Presta Valve Adapter:

I could not get this to work.

I wanted to just buy the converter when I bought new road tires and thought that this was the answer. I was wrong. this piece of junk does not work and is in the junk drawer in my garage now.

Aug

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works well. Cheap enough.

By JR97

from Salt Lake City, UT

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Road Biking

Comments about Innovations Presta Valve Adapter:

If installed properly, these valve converters work well. I keep a set in my seat wedge for those times I need to use an air compressor or non-presta pump.

My tire gauge didn't work with them at all, but getting the high pressure road tires up to rideable range was easy enough to guesstimate with just my hand on the tire. I went on the looser side as not to blow the tube.

Another reason I keep these handy is to help other cyclists on the side of the road/trail.

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Don't give up it has to be learned

By b007dep1

from Long Beach CA

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Pros

It's very inexpensive

Cons

It's a new way unlike b4

Best Uses

Only for PRESTA valve

Comments about Innovations Presta Valve Adapter:

I felt it was junk for the first few months of owning it. You have to unscrew your valve press it sharply to let a little air out (considering it's not a flat situation) then try almost forcing the air in one time if it doesn't go repeat the entire procedure until you can get air into the tire. Carry a tube and one of these and go into [...] or a bike shop and you can even avoid a service station. Good luck!

May

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does The Job

By Chuquiagomarka

from Los Angeles, CA

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Lightweight
Well Built

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Comments about Innovations Presta Valve Adapter:

This adaptor does the job. It allows me to pump my tire with my small emergency pump when I'm out on the hills. Use it exactly as was instructed by the previous person who commented on this item. Thanks for the detailed instructions!!!