They are my favorite. I bent a couple of the cheap ones and started using the really expensive titanium guys, but they didn’t come in a length that worked for my 56mm deep wheels, so I settled on the Muc-Off v2 when they came out coz 7075.
Just so you all don’t think I’m nutty:
or maybe that reinforces the fact that I’m nutty. Hmm…
They also work well with inserts if that’s the kind of thing you’re into.
I’m looking for decent quality at length too, same rims, I believe.
I’ve had good luck with the Muc-Off valves, plus they come in colors 
I got some knock-off colorful schrader valves in some soft aluminum a couple of years ago and the threads on one of them are basically ruined at the very beginning where one would thread a lezyne pump on. So at least higher strength aluminum is a great idea.
My favorite valves are the OG brass Stan’s. I’m pretty sure my original set from like 15 years ago are still in use.
Just swapped a brass schrader valve into my mtb wheel with insert. Old valve had cutouts (that I made) on the inside to deal with the insert. “Do I really need those tho?” I wondered. Gave it a good 10-15 pumps with no sealant and the bead a little loose. Air going in just fine. Great.
Put sealant in, inflated and seated no problemo. Who needs these cutouts?! Put valve cap back on, shook the wheel around, etc… I’m starting to clean up when I notice the valve core removal tool, with valve core still sitting on it. Lol, oh, I see.
So this will be interesting but I figure only an issue if I want to remove air, which, whatever. I can just remove the core and push up on the insert with something.
adjust pressure with stick
could you make a cutout/dent in the foam insert?
I thought about it. I’ve never handled a cushcore but I believe that they do that. It would probably be the better option when compared to cutting something into the valve itself as the top of this one is rubber like a typical presta valve.
Alright folks, it’s been like 4 years and my tires are starting to lose air on a daily basis. Time for a rebuild.
Is the Tarck hivemind still on the Scotch tape? My roommate recommended Whisky tape.
And what is the preferred sealant?
I use Tesa 4288, which is typically available only in large quantities but folks are selling it on ebay. I’ve some on hand if you need it soon.
Orange Seal Endurance is the preferred sealant. I’m experimenting with Silca presently and it seems to seal a little better, but is finicky and the jury is still out.
I have some Orange Seal on hand as well, if you’re in a hurry.
Preferred valves are the MucOff v2.
Edit: Tesa packing tape is pretty standard. I know Light Bicycle was shipping it with their wheels if asked. @EndpointBraden maintains a lot of tubeless setups, maybe he’s got some guidance on some of the more recent stuff that’s from bike-specific companies.
We use Stan’s/WTB. It works with zero fuckery and comes in about 100 different sizes.
Using Scotch 8896 and Orange Seal for the initial fill, then top off with OS Endurance every ~3 months.
Related… I’ve been using the Vittoria tire sauce lately in my Conti and Challenge tires. It doesn’t seem to be as prone to pooling as Orange but seems to be a little more viscous than Stan’s. Zero know flats in the last 3 months I’ve been on it.
lol, took the tires off and there aint a drop of liquid tire milk left in there. I guess it’s been longer than I thought since I did a refresh.
Who was it that was experimenting with Schrader valves for tubeless and how did it go?
It strikes me that clinging to Presta valves is nonsense a s Schrader seems superior in every way for tubeless applications.
that was yr boy @Crustradamus
frfr schraeder is great. we don’t ride 19mm wide rims anymore.
For real.
The 20" rims on my cargo bikes are even drilled for both and came with a little plug for the unused hole. I think I’ll convert when it’s time to replace the tires.
Yeah I like it. I also think that with modern tubeless tires it maybe doesn’t matter how much volume you’re getting in there? Schrader has a slight issue in that I’m not sure there are high quality (i.e. not aluminum) Schrader valve stems long enough for a lot of rims? You should also modify them for using tire inserts by cutting a little slot in the rubber at the end of the stem to allow air to leave the valve, but that’s pretty trivial to do.
Has anybody ever ridden the Maxxis Grifter 29x2.5? I put some “SUV” tires on my Krampug and finally found some Schwalbes that were too turdly for me. Also fielding any suggestions for fast 29" pavement tires that can be run on 50mm rims, I miss Super Motos 