VARP45020 Presta-Schrader bicycle valve adapter

A handy accessory for inflating a Presta valve with a Schrader pump

The VARP45020 valve adapter allows you to temporarily convert a Presta valve into an interface compatible with a Schrader pump or nozzle, also known as a car valve. It is a small, particularly handy accessory for cyclists who want to be able to use different types of pumps, including a standard foot pump, a car tyre inflator or certain compressors. 

Key features of the VARP45020

• Product code: VARP45020
• Presta to Schrader conversion
• Compatible with Presta bike valves
• Allows the use of a Schrader pump nozzle
• Compact and easy to carry
• Metal construction
• Screw-on connection
• Suitable for both workshop and on-the-road use
• Brand: VAR

Why use a Presta-Schrader adapter?

Presta valves are very common on road bikes, gravel bikes and many modern mountain bikes. Schrader valves, on the other hand, use a format similar to that found on car tyres.

The VARP45020 adapter therefore allows you to screw an adapter onto the Presta valve to create a Schrader-style interface. This means you can use a pump that does not have a Presta nozzle.

This is particularly handy when travelling or on a ride when you don’t have your usual pump to hand.

An ideal accessory to keep in a bag

Thanks to its compact size, this adapter fits easily into a saddle bag, handlebar bag or repair kit.

It’s particularly useful for emergency repairs: if your own pump is out of action or if you need to use a pump available at a workshop, garage or petrol station, the adapter allows you to inflate a tyre fitted with a Presta valve.

A simple and effective design

It’s very simple to use:

1. Unscrew the small nut from the Presta valve.
2. Loosen the valve slightly to allow air to pass through.
3. Screw the VARP45020 adapter onto the valve.
4. Connect the Schrader pump nozzle.
5. Inflate the tyre.
6. Remove the adapter after use if necessary.

The threaded design allows for quick installation and a secure connection between the valve and the inflation nozzle. The product specification also states that it features a built-in seal designed to minimise air loss during inflation.

In summary

The VARP45020 Presta-to-Schrader valve adapter is a simple, compact and particularly practical accessory for cyclists. It allows a Schrader pump to be used on a Presta valve, particularly in the event of a puncture or when you do not have your usual pump to hand.