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Cannot fit pump nozzle properly to the presta valve of my tyre

I bought a Reebok Bike pump yesterday which is this one. I have presta valves for my Jamis Allegro Sport 2012 hybrid bike and I was trying to pump the tyres using the pump as part of my monthly ...
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How to inflate a tire with presta valve?

My new bike has these thin tires with a type of valve I haven't used before. I searched online and found out it's called a Presta valve, and it's pretty common and popular. I'm finding it annoying ...
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Bicycle with 1 tire with Presta valve and 1 with Schrader valve

One simple question: I have a mountain bike that has 2 tires with schrader valves. I bought a new tube with a presta valve by mistake. Do you see any issues with replacing one of the tubes that had a ...
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New pump - Topeak |Pocket Shock

I bought this new pump, but i think I made a mistake. I need it for my road bikes, with presta valves. I don't understand how I connect the pump to the presta. Is it even possible? do I need an ...
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How to safely remove pump off presta valve?

No matter what I try I can't seem to remove the pump off my threaded presta valve without injuring my hands on my wheel spokes. I'm beginning to think I'm doing something wrong. After unlocking, I ...
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Does the plastic cap on a Presta valve serve any purpose once fitted to a rim?

I can see the use of the valve cap on a Presta valve when the tube is still packaged (it obviously stops the valve puncturing the tube), but does it do anything except look pretty (or not) once you've ...
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Why does my road bike come with only one valve adapter?

My front tire has the skinny valve (I believe it is a Presta) and so does my rear tire. But my rear tire also has a screw-on piece that goes over the valve which I believe to be an adapter. Do they ...
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Which kind of tube valve is the best?

What kind of valve is the best one, a Presta valve (6mm) or a Schrader valve (8mm). Which has the best reliability, which one is easiest to fix a flat on?