Presta no more…

Got my hands on the new Schwalbe CLIK valves yesterday.

Took them for a ride. Here's my report.

What I like:

• The CLIK's are sturdy and tough.

• No fiddling. Air lock mechanism minds
  it own business. You just pump and
  forget so to speak.

• The CLIK system really clicks. Valve
  core + pump head connects in a very
  satisfying way.

• CLIK adapter pump heads are easily
  fitted to ordinary pumps for the getting
  the full experience.

• Compability. The CLIK valve will also
  work with most regular pumps and
  CO2 inflators (but not screw on types).

What I don't like:

• Compability (lack of). My SKS
  Airchecker wont connect to the CLIK
  valve. No reading. Bad news for
  people obsessed with tyre pressures.
  I used the gauge on my floor pump as
  a substitute.

  • The CLIK pump head will only work
    with CLIK valves. Eventually you'll end
    up in a closed eco system.
  • Probably some other stuff that I am yet
    to encounter.