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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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Why do shock pumps use a Schrader valve?
After reading this question and answer, I was surprised to learn that most shock pumps use a Schrader valve. My mountain biking days are a distant memory, so I'm not well acquainted with the type of ...
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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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What kind of pump do I need for this valve?
This is the valve I have on my bike, but my current pump does not work with it. What kind of pump do I need to buy that will work with it?
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Does a typical floor pump have an integrated one-way valve?
In order for a floor pump to work correctly, something has to make sure that when we pull the pump piston up, the air from the tire does not escape back into the pump. For that there should be a ...
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Is my valve faulty?
I'm not sure how to describe this problem. I'm fixing a puncture on my bike which is a road bike that requires pumping up to about 90psi.
So I fix the puncture, and I pump it up. At first it's okay, ...
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Why are both Schrader and Presta valves still used on tubes?
It is standard for road bikes to adopt Presta, whereas nearly all else use Schrader.
I personally think Schrader are better:
I've had less Schrader valves break on me than Presta
No problems if ...
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What's the longer-valve, metal-ring inner tube style called?
I have an innertube for a Chariot stroller that apparently came from Europe, and the local bike shop people couldn't find one in their catalogs that was both the right size and having the thing I'm ...
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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?
