Why We Like The Fillmore Valves
We think of our Presta valve as a constant. The fact is that it has gone unchanged for nearly a century. But, since we've embarked on a new age of modern tubeless technology, we have started to question if it's truly our best option. That's where Reserve's new Fillmore Valves come into play. There's no fussy valve core to cause issues, and it has three times the flow of a standard Presta valve. The key here is high flow, and no clogging. With Reserve's patented poppet-style design and simple adjustability, this valve is practically impossible to clog. Plus, it doesn't have a core to bend in case of a crash. For a tiny component, the Fillmore Valve receives top-quality treatment.
Details
- Reserves new valve represents simplicity and innovation
- Three times standard Presta airflow for ease of tubeless set-up
- Poppet-style design shields air hole from contact with sealant
- Able to inject sealant without the removal of a valve core
- Micro-air adjustment feature for trail-side pressure changes
- Item #RVV0018
- Activity
- mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 20 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 18, 2024
Expensive
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I bought these on the claim of ease of tubeless set up. I could not get sealant to flow through the valve as they claimed. Since there is no valve core to remove you have to insert sealant through the edge of an unseated tire. Tubeless set up messy and harder. Can’t think of a reason to purchase these especially at a significant premium to other great valves.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
April 2, 2024
New intervention
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 90mm
Easy to put sealant in and release air. so far so good no leaking air.
March 10, 2024
Awesome!!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
A lot of people buy these to avoid clogging, that’s not something I previously experienced. I like these so much for the ease of adjust air pressure. So sweet!
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
January 11, 2023
Love them
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I installed these on my primary wheels for my gravel bike a year ago. Two months later I installed them on my 650b wheels after loving how they work. And now the commuter gets these valves. The design is much better than a presta with much more air going into the tire and much less clogging at the valve. Contrary to comments below, you can add sealant through the valves and it looks, from the reserve wheels website, that they have added a 70mm and 90mm valves to the existing 50cm valves for those with deeper wheels.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
November 5, 2022
Not good for adding sealant
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
These are obviously solid stems (but be careful) - they are so stout that if you side them on a rock you could easily damage the rim hole. However, I am returning them for another obvious reason that I should have seen before buying. You cannot add sealant by removing the center and hooking up your Stans Bottle device. VERY inconvenient. Buyer beware
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
August 27, 2022
Way, way too short
These are listed at 50MM, but that's all in. In reality, by the time you add in the red cone the short thread stack, they are closer to 25-30mm. For reference sake, I'm using Winspace Lun gravel wheels, which are listed at 38mm deep. The valves are so short I couldn't even thread the lock nut. Bummer, but I think these would be way easier to use than traditional valves.
June 14, 2022
No more hassle
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
If you want to seat new tubeless tires easily, this is the way. I can imagine price around $30 range, but I do still think it was a good investment. I wish they would make road bike compatible too for the deep dishes.
April 25, 2022
Not long enough for TRS 249 Reynold rims
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
Wanted to give someone heads up if they're buying these for their TRS 249 Reynolds rims. The 50mm stem was NOT long enough, so don't buy these stems until they offer longer stems. I purchased these stems b/c I've had (2) friends tires go so flat at the trail head that the old presta stems wouldn't take air via Ryobi air-pump and had to drive to a gas station / bike shop. Of course we could have use C02 but then we'd have to change out our sealant later. So if these new Reserve Stems save me one time, it's worth it! But yeah, wish they were only $ 38 for the pair.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
March 17, 2022
Really easy to setup
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
It's true you can set up a tubeless tire very easily with just a floor pump when you have these installed. At least the two I did, no issues at all. The design makes a lot of sense when you actually have them in your hands. Makes you think you should have came up with this idea, it's just a much better way to get air in a tire and keep it there. Dropping a psi or two mid ride or where ever is slightly easier than a traditional valve too, no core to unthread
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
March 3, 2022
Too short for lots of rims, but awesome!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Not much more to say. Actually, a trailside pump broke some threads off of one...so you couldn't put the cap back on. Turns out you don't actually need it. But anyway, Reserve sent a free extra replacement set. Just wish they were longer so I could run them on more of my wheels.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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November 30, 2021
Hello, Will these fit the raceface wheels that come on a Tallboy CR? Thank you!
November 10, 2021
Do these valves use standard presto valve cores, if not where can I buy spares
November 5, 2021