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 existing ...

I know it’s borderline sacrilege around these parts, but I have a few technical problems with Presta valves. Although it seems illogical, keeping bike tires inflated consistently is the last giant ...

Coreless carbon valve stem says sayonara to breaks and clogs By Ben Coxworth June 05, 2026 The Aether is a coreless Presta valve stem designed for use on tubeless road, gravel and mountain bike tires ...

The question, “Presta or Schrader?”, may seem confusing when you’re new to cycling and head to a bike shop to buy a replacement inner tube. For the vast majority of bikes, there are two types of valve ...

There aren’t many technologies as ubiquitous in cycling as the Presta air valve. So it’s surprising that, in the roughly 100 years since its invention, it’s basically never changed. Until now. A new ...