Where these adapters differ from regular Presta cores is that they open up the bore to achieve greater flow of sealant and air. Their threaded portions are much larger, too, so they shouldn\u2019t be as easy to bend and render useless.<\/p>\n
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2026 topeak turboflow valve combo wrapidhead on valve (Image Credit: Liam Mercer)<\/p>\n
In the pack comes Topeak\u2019s Rapidhead pump head. It does away with the locking lever that\u2019s usually found on push-and-lock-type heads. Rather, you push it onto a valve, and it locks itself, only unlocking when you pull it off.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re after a fresh set of valves, Topeak offers the Turboflow Valve Kit \u2013 a pair of (tyre insert-compatible) valves with the adaptors for \u00a335 \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t come with the Rapidhead for your pump. If you\u2019re not after a pump upgrade, the adaptors can be bought by themselves for \u00a320.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve weighed the adapters at 3.5g.<\/p>\n
Topeak Turboflow Valve Combo with Rapidhead \u2013 Performance<\/p>\n
Installing all of this is super straightforward. Unwind the old Presta cores and thread on the Turboflow valves. Done. With the Rapidhead, it\u2019s just a case of unwinding any collars on your pump\u2019s existing valve chuck, removing the tube and doing the reverse to get it in place.<\/p>\n
So, as I\u2019ve mentioned, these adaptors pretty much use the same design as the 76 Projects High Flow No Clog valves, and apart from the fact that these are add-ons, they work almost the same. They noticeably increase the amount of air that can be pushed into a tyre, which in turn makes the tubeless setup much easier \u2013 even with stubborn tyres \u2013 and makes general inflation faster.<\/p>\n
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2026 topeak turboflow valve combo wrapidhead on wheel (Image Credit: Liam Mercer)<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not usually one to install sealant through a valve, but I have with these and well, I\u2019m yet to have one clog on me.<\/p>\n
The Rapidhead has really piqued my interest. Now, I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s a game-changer, but it removes one step from the process of tyre inflation in that it self-locks when pushed onto a valve. Once you\u2019re done, you give it a push of the back of the head, and it frees itself. It\u2019s quick and easy, and why aren\u2019t they all like this?!<\/p>\n
As for airflow when compared to regular heads, the Rapidhead\u2019s gains are more marginal than they are between Presta and Turboflow valves, but if you\u2019re up for an easier time, the new head gets you exactly that.<\/p>\n
Although the Rapidhead makes a great companion for Turboflow adaptors, I\u2019ve found Turboflows work swimmingly with all the other pumps I\u2019ve used anyway, including screw-on ones that didn\u2019t work with the older 76 Projects design without a special \u2013 and easily lost \u2013 adaptor.<\/p>\n
Topeak Turboflow Valve Combo with Rapidhead \u2013 Verdict<\/p>\n
With so few options, it\u2019s tricky to gauge the value of this \u00a330 kit. Personally, I\u2019d buy the adaptors alone, as while the Rapidhead is nice to have, it\u2019s a relatively small upgrade. But then again, as \u00a320 standalones they\u2019re not without some stiff competition, especially from Halo\u2019s Hi Flow Converters, which use almost exactly the same design but are \u00a315. However, they\u2019re not rated to work with screw-on pump heads.<\/p>\n
Now\u2026 Schwalbe Clik valves. This is where the whole Topeak package, pump head included, gets interesting, and if it were me, I\u2019d choose the Turboflow and Rapidhead combo. Clik is great, and I\u2019m a fan of the intentions behind it, but in comparison it\u2019s somewhat restrictive.<\/p>\n
Without an adaptor, Clik valves don\u2019t always register on pump gauges, whereas the Rapidhead works very well on all of the valves I\u2019ve used it with: Presta, Fillmore and Turboflow. As someone who rides lots of different bikes with lots of different valves, that\u2019s a real draw for me. However, a Clik Valve Conversion Kit with a pump head is only \u00a317, so it\u2019s much more affordable.<\/p>\n
While a little pricier than other options, Topeak\u2019s Turboflow Valve Combo with Rapidhead makes the whole inflation task that bit simpler, and it works with a broad range of Presta-style valve types. It\u2019s easy to install, increases airflow, and the valves don\u2019t clog. Really, there\u2019s not much to dislike.<\/p>\n
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What does the manufacturer say about this product?:<\/p>\n
Topeak says, \u201cTopeak\u2019s RAPIDHEAD pump head delivers high airflow for Presta valves. With an easy on-off design, there\u2019s no loss of pressure when removing the head after inflation. Pair with the TurboFlow valves to maximise inflation efficiency.\u201d This is exactly what it does.<\/p>\n
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of this product:<\/p>\n
Rapidhead is engineering grade polymer, adapters are CNC aluminium.<\/p>\n
Rate the product overall for quality (1-10):<\/p>\n
9\/10<\/p>\n
Rate the product for performance when used for its designed purpose (1-10):<\/p>\n
9\/10<\/p>\n
Rate the product for value (1-10):<\/p>\n
7\/10<\/p>\n
How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested?:<\/p>\n
There are far cheaper alternatives available.<\/p>\n
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes<\/p>\n
Would you consider buying the product?<\/p>\n
Only the adaptors<\/p>\n
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes<\/p>\n
Use this box to explain your overall score<\/p>\n
The adaptors bring real benefits to airflow and clog resistance; the head doesn\u2019t really add to that, but it works well with all kinds of valves and is very quick and easy to attach\/remove.<\/p>\n
Age: 33\u00a0 Height: 173cm\u00a0 Weight: 90kg<\/p>\n
I usually ride: Santa Cruz Bronson\u00a0\u00a0My best bike is: Santa Cruz Bronson<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been riding for: Over 10 years\u00a0 I ride: Most weeks\u00a0 I would class myself as: Experienced<\/p>\n
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