Should i drill my rim out?

[Grannygrinder]

I've got a wheel that should have a presta tube in, but i only have Schraeder ones :?
Should i....
A. Drill the rim to accept the schraeder?
B. Stop being so bloody impatient and go and buy the right tube tomorrow?

 

[FluffyChicken]

I've got a wheel that should have a presta tube in, but i only have Schraeder ones :?
Should i....
A. Drill the rim to accept the schraeder?
B. Stop being so bloody impatient and go and buy the right tube tomorrow?

Drill and buy a reducer as well.

Then when you're out biking and you get a flat and you've forgotten (or in my case already used up) all your tubes and your mates only have the other style you can still use it.

 

[JeRkY]

Should I drill my rim out?

Sounds eye-watering! Isn't there some sort of "special interest" forum where you could get better advice.

 

[cyfa2809]

make sure its a good drill!

 

[Grannygrinder]

Should I drill my rim out?

Sounds eye-watering! Isn't there some sort of "special interest" forum where you could get better advice.

There is but all i get from them is YES!!YES!!YES!! its a very one sided debate

 

[Drencrom]

Yep, drill it. But be careful how you stick it in afterwards, it might be a bit rough. Fnarrr.

 

[Scougar]

Why don't you just get a presta valve for goodness sake? Why weaken a rim?

 

[Drencrom]

Why don't you just get a presta valve for goodness sake? Why weaken a rim?

I'll go for:

a) It probably won't weaken the rim. Never has for me.
b) Practicality - it's easier to find a Schrader pump out there in the big bad world.

 

[Scougar]

I'd still go for option B of his to be honest. (or sell the rim and get a presta rim).

 

[cyfa2809]

schrader is so much easier to find