What valve type do I need?
We offer innertubes with three different types of valves: Dunlop, Presta, and Schrader. Understanding the differences between these valve types is crucial when selecting the right innertube for your bike.
The Dunlop valve (also known as Dutch valve) is known for its wide usage in the Netherlands. Most urban bicycles and e-bikes in the Netherlands (and other countries) use this kind of valve. You can use any floor pump to inflate innertubes with this valve.
The Schrader valve (also known as Automotive valve) is mainly used on cars. The type of bikes that make use of these valves are mountain bikes and other kinds of bikes with wide tires. This type of valve makes it easy to inflate your tube at a gas station without any use of extenders.
The Presta valve (also known as French valve) is mainly used on road and touring bikes. An innertube with this type of valve is suitable for high pressures. They have a slender and elongated shape, requiring a smaller valve hole in the rim. When inflating an innertube with this valve you need to open the valve by unscrewing the nipple on top.
When choosing an innertube, it's essential to consider the valve type that matches your bike's rim and the pump you'll be using. Measure the valve hole diameter on your rim and ensure compatibility with the valve type you select.
