DaveMatthews
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Interesting. My floor pump and Fumpa have gauges built-in, so it'll be interesting to see if they still work.
Clik Valves
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LA_Stu
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LA_Stu
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They work perfectly with Fumpa and with a floor pump with gauge.
I think the issue with regular Presta gauges is that with Clik valves the pin needs to be pushed in to check the pressure, which most (all?) Presta gauges won’t do.
I think the issue with regular Presta gauges is that with Clik valves the pin needs to be pushed in to check the pressure, which most (all?) Presta gauges won’t do.
Emailsucks98
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I think you are right!
Seems like regular presta pump chucks work just fine for getting air in- and the pump gauge might read off the pressure in the hose - which would be accurate as long as you're adding air? (pure speculation here). They just don't click on.
TLDR: If you're purchasing, consider the pump adapters optional, especially for Co2 inflators and mini-pumps. But if you are OCD about tire pressure, you'll want the clik gauge.
DaveMatthews
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Still light outside so wanted to install those Clik valves instead of waiting for the weekend.
Super easy, was done in 5 minutes.
Let the air out. Removed Presta valve cores, screwed in the Clik valves and tightened.
Tried the floor pump first. Put the Clik adaptor on and a few strokes later I was up to 30psi. Kind of feels like more air is getting in per stroke, but perhaps that's subjective.
Pulled out the Fumpa and put it on the Clik valve. To my surprise I did not need to hold it on if I didn't want to. Habits die hard so I still held the Fumpa on, but in seconds was up to 34 on the front. Checked it with the Clik enabled floor pump (Bontrager), and it was showing a little over 29, so gave it a couple more strokes. All good.
Threw on the caps and done.
No beers were harmed in the process.
Will try the floor pump without the adaptor next time.
Preliminary observations are positive. Will check pressure on the weekend before a ride and update my experience over time.
Smile on my face. No more fiddling methinks/hopes...
Super easy, was done in 5 minutes.
Let the air out. Removed Presta valve cores, screwed in the Clik valves and tightened.
Tried the floor pump first. Put the Clik adaptor on and a few strokes later I was up to 30psi. Kind of feels like more air is getting in per stroke, but perhaps that's subjective.
Pulled out the Fumpa and put it on the Clik valve. To my surprise I did not need to hold it on if I didn't want to. Habits die hard so I still held the Fumpa on, but in seconds was up to 34 on the front. Checked it with the Clik enabled floor pump (Bontrager), and it was showing a little over 29, so gave it a couple more strokes. All good.
Threw on the caps and done.
No beers were harmed in the process.
Will try the floor pump without the adaptor next time.
Preliminary observations are positive. Will check pressure on the weekend before a ride and update my experience over time.
Smile on my face. No more fiddling methinks/hopes...
Do you think that the adaptor would work on something, like Topeak Smart Gauge D2? I just cannot rely on a floor pump for precise pressure, this would be very very bad for me. I need such tool to pump and decrease towards specific psi.
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Joecrow
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Agree, seems very strange that there are no compatible pressure guages available in Europe. Really surprised that Schwalbe who offer these valves and appear to be promoting them do not also offer a Klick Valve guage.
DaveMatthews
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Not sure about that specific pump, but check the following video starting around 4:00
Yeah it is not gonna fit at all, the topeak or some other I have, there would be no way to screw an adaptor.
Here is an idea of what it is, anyway, I will let people guinea pig for a while. Maybe there are some ready to go product soon to be announced related to it. But so far, would be pointless/useless for me.
Emailsucks98
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PSA: Seems like my Oneup trail pump (presta only) seals fine onto the clik valves.
I've been using the Clik valves for a few months now and really like them. John at Clik Valves is very responsive. When I first got the valves, I wrote him to say that one problem was that my Presta gauges did not work with the valves (I don't have a good gauge on my pump), so he sent me 2 Clik Valve gauges--one analog and one digital. Can't beat that for customer service.
As I think someone else pointed out, the Clik pump adapter works great with the valves and forms a really solid connection, but a standard Presta pump will also work.
As I think someone else pointed out, the Clik pump adapter works great with the valves and forms a really solid connection, but a standard Presta pump will also work.
DaveMatthews
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That's awesome! I was looking at those Clik gauges the other night. Don't really think I need one right now, as the Bontrager floor pump and Fumpa work.
If you decide to get one of the Clik Valve gauges, I suggest the digital one. It's easier to use, and in my experience, it seemed to be more accurate.
DaveMatthews
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Is the power source a replaceable battery, or is it rechargeable?
There's no port to recharge it, so it must be a battery. I tried to open it by unscrewing 4 screws that seem to hold it together, but I couldn't take the back off without using more force than I'm comfortable using. I'm going to contact the company and make sure how to take it apart.
No, there weren't any instructions. It seems that there are 2 halves screwed together, but they were not coming apart easily, so I don't want to force it until I know exactly what to do.
DaveMatthews
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Well, went on a 52km ride yesterday, and as expected, no issues.
So far, pump usage is easier/better. Looking good so far!
So far, pump usage is easier/better. Looking good so far!
Did anyone have issues retrofitting Clik valves into existing presta tubeless valves? I have these VYTYV tubeless valves, I like them because they are extra short, but sadly I cannot get Clik valve cores threaded deep enough to make a proper seal ... They go in for ~2 revolutions and won't go any further, it's the same filling as if thread between the two would not have the same pitch ... Meanwhile presta valve core threads in without problems, also if I try to put this Clik valve core into another Roval tubeless valve it's going in all the way without a problem ...
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No, that's strange. It does seem that there is no written standard for Presta valve seats which is a pain.
I have had issues in the past where when removing the presta core the little white sealing ring has been left behind preventing the next one going in OK. Maybe see if this has happened.
I have had issues in the past where when removing the presta core the little white sealing ring has been left behind preventing the next one going in OK. Maybe see if this has happened.
No, this is not the issue with mine, because the seal is still fine on the removed presta valve core ... and I tried to put a Clik valve in both VYTYV valves and there is same issue with both of them, thread just gets stuck after ~2 revolutions, this is way before the seal part of the Clik valve can get any near of seal seating within the presta valve ...
Must just be a slightly shallow thread then? If you look at Presta cores the thread often looks pretty thin and rounded, maybe the Clik valve thread is just a touch sharper and taller.
If you can track down a tap of the right size then you could try chasing the threads out. The correct size is 3/16" 40tpi
The thread is deep enough, presta valve core goes all the way in ... I did a measurements over the threads of each valve core with a digital caliper, presta shows ~4,53mm while Clik valve shows ~4,60mm, it's a small difference but I guess enough to cause problems, and I think I can see that Clik threads are sharper, more defined compared to presta ... Here I took some photos how does it look:
Clik & Presta valve core side by side:
How deep Click goes into VYTYV valve stem:
It goes all the way into the Roval valve stem:
Clik & Presta valve core side by side:
How deep Click goes into VYTYV valve stem:
It goes all the way into the Roval valve stem:
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downunderdallas
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To my surprise, the Topeak gauge seems to work without the adapter. The little bit in the middle of the Topeak, for depressing Schrader valves, also works for Clik!
PS I love my Clik valves !
This is what I meant by the thread is "deeper" larger major diameter. Get the tap and chase them out and I imagine it will work fine.
I wasn't comfortable using a tap, I may damage seal seating and then it will not work at all ...
I ended using Roval valves which worked fine.
The point of the story is, not every is tubeless presta valve is Clik ready ...
I ended using Roval valves which worked fine.
The point of the story is, not every is tubeless presta valve is Clik ready ...
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I think it would be fairer to say that not every Presta valve housing is made to tolerance. The tap being used the day they made yours was probably a bit worn out.
In deed the Topeak Smartgauge D2 seems to work in some cases with Clik Valves
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LA_Stu
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I just got an email from Clik about preorders opening for a new digital gauge. It looks like it must be made by the same manufacturer as the Fumpa digital gauge. I have one of those and have been really happy with how it works on Clik valves (set up for Presta, but with the pin for Schrader valves pointing out).
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