That would be Schrader (domestic style) and Presta (euro style)
Dave@SWCP.com Taos Garage Annex in Albuquerque
'59 AH :{) '54 100
http://www.britishcarforum.com/TaosAnnex.htm
----- Original Message -----
From "conan" <conan at intrex.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 6:21 PM
Subject: re: valve stems
> >>The internal piece is the same on all, bicycles included!
>
> Not quite right. There are 2 different valve stems for bicycles. I
don't remember the name but the serious cyclists have something else
available due to the very high pressures they run compared to autos. Forgot
what it's called but I believe both the internals and externals are
different.
> Ed in NC
>
> --
> Ed Conen - Raleigh NC
> "I purr, therefore I am."
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