Questions tagged [pump]
Bicycle pumps pump air into tires and suspension forks.
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Usefulness of high-pressure/high-volume switch on a track pump
Among the track pumps (floor pumps) on the market, I see one advertised with the following feature:
foot-activated high-pressure/high-volume switch
I'm interpreting this to mean that the pump has ...
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How to keep Presta valve insert from detaching after inflation?
I have Presta valves on my bike tires and for the rear tire, each time I inflate the valve, upon detachment, the insert screws off with the pump attachment and the tire deflates. I tried about 6 ...
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Spin doctor Essentials II pump not working properly
I attach the pump head to the presta valve. It attaches properly and even a few PSI, like about 10 psi, go in and then the pump handle just wants to spring up and is very difficult to push down. I can ...
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What is this valve and how do I fill it?
This is the valve in one of the tubes on my bike:
What kind of valve is this, and how do I fill it?
I originally thought it was a Presta valve, but it doesn't look or work like any of the presta ...
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Using a schrader pump on a presta valve
I have a JoeBlow Sport (not a Sport II or Sport III)
It head defaults to schrader style. There was an adaptor in the box which I thought was a presta adaptor.
I tried sticking that adaptor in the ...
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Pump defective?
When I started pumping a new Pumpico floor pump, the shaft slid down doing nothing for about 12 pumps and then kicked in for 2 hard pumps before it did nothing again for another 10 pumps. It's a ...
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Fill my Fox Shock with Air
When I go over a sidewalk, the marker ring on my shock goes all the way down the shock, so I think I need air.
I bought a Giant "shock pump" that supposedly goes up to 400 psi.
I screwed it onto my ...
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Bike pump issues
I got a Diamondback Viper for Christmas. The tires got a bit deflated so I got a $5 bike pump and I attempted to pump up the tires. All went well for a couple of seconds then all the air from the tube ...
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Comparing mini pumps - what to look for and what to consider? [closed]
I plan to buy a mini pump to take on road rides. My bike has 700 x 25c tires.
There are many different models from each, some with thumb lock levers and some with a hose and screw-in lock.
What ...
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I can't inflate tire. Should I look for another pump?
Hello to everyone in the community. I used to own a mountain bike which used 26" tires and I was able to inflate them after changing the tube while on the road. It wasn't perfect but allowed me to ...
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Bicycle pump slips after using gear oil
My pump got little rusty from rain. So i tried gear oil on it. But now its not pumping, just sliping all the way down. Is it because of oil or the valve is damaged? I tried removing the oil with ...
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How would I go about getting this Zefal pump to work with a Schrader valve?
I have a seemingly well-functioning Zefal pump that I'm unable to identify that has a head on that I'm also unable to identify (maybe it's just Presta?).
All my family's bikes use Schrader valves.
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Pump for small tires
What is the best pump for small bike tires with narrow spokes?
The pump head we have is large and is hard to place over the valve on our 20 inch tire.
I've tried pump extenders but they are screw ...
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How can I inflate a presta tyre with just one hand
I'm trying to inflate my bike with thin presta tyres; but the pump I'm using is universal, it fits loosely. I need to keep one hand in the valve in order to inflate but on reaching 50 psi, I need ...
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Do I need a new tire pump or can I fix my old one?
My old bike pump psi gage shows a different pressure than my newer hand held tire gauge. Is there a way to fix the pump or do I need a new one?
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How does this hand pump work
Some time ago I bought this pump. It should be usable for all valves, but I'm not sure how that is supposed to work and it didn't come with a manual.
On one side there's a lever, on the other side (...
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Are there any mini pumps that can be mounted on a wide rectangular frame?
On my previous MTB (a hard tail from 2002), I had mounted a mini pump (not sure which brand) under/next to the bottle cage. The pump came with a frame mount and a velcro strip to secure it in place in ...
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What size are the replacement o rings in the prestacycle set?
https://www.crosslakesales.com/products/prestacycle-prestaflator-tool-rebuild-kit-o-ring-new
I asked the company that manufactures them, they said they didn't know. Idiots.
Does anyone know the ...
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How to clean sealant stuck in pump head?
I have a old trusty pump that over the years has the presta head filled with tubeles goo. Noways it pumps the tires very slow. Is there any chemical way to remove it without melting the plastic?
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Inflating My Bike Tyres
and just bought a bike and needs to inflate the tyres. I bought a muddyfox trade pump - see attached pics- but still can't fix the air pump head into my wheel. I guess it could be the wrong size or ...
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How to attach mini-pump to valve on kids' bike with no space to manoeuver?
I bought a new, unused mini-pump from Ebay, here:
https://bit.ly/2HbbYRW
From the enlarged views, you can see that the pump works with both Presta and Schrader valves.
For two kid's bikes, I can ...
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How to use a stirrup pump on kids bikes - no space for chuck?
My last bike experience was about 56 years ago. I now want to inflate the tyres of my grandchildren's bikes. I have a steel stirrup pump (floor pump) with presta and schrader orifices in the chuck. I'...
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What makes a good floor pump?
There are so many options, mainly because of the own-brand alternatives. So how do I choose a good floor pump? What should I look for?
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Is there a pump / Schrader valve adapter that prevent leakage during disconnection?
My tyres are rated at 120psi and I like to inflate them close to that. My pump is electric with presure indicator. If I just unscrew the pump and connect it back the pressure drops by about 20psi. I ...
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How does a double-headed bicycle pump work
I have a pump with a presta fitting on one side and a schrader fitting on the other side. If I leave the pump unattached to anything and work the handle, air squirts out both orifices. But if I put my ...
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How does a bicycle pump *head* work?
Asking about the pump heads that are pressed on the valve, not screwed. One has to lift a lever before pumping. After pumping, push the lever down before removing pump head. I would like to understand ...
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Mounting mini-pump on frame
I recently bought a mini-pump from Amazon, it was very cheap and, so-far, I'm pretty impressed with the build quality. I never intended to mount it on the bike but then realised that it came with a ...
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Replacement part for old Schwinn pump
Where can i find a replacement for the metal part (at the end of the 24 inch hose) that clamps around the valve stem, for an old Schwinn floor pump (30 years?)?
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Bicycle Pump: Dual (Schraeder/Presta) automatic valve stuck [duplicate]
I got a pump with an head like this, and I use both the presta and the schraeder opening. The problem is that the automatic switching does not seem to work as well as it once did. It is pretty random ...
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Locking pump dual nozzle on presta valve doesn't work
I have just replaced an inner tube on the front tire, and discovered it had a presta valve. My old floor pump is fitted for a Schrader valve. I learned I could buy an adapter, however, I decided to ...
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How do tire pumps work?
How does a pump push air into the tire and take in air from somewhere else? Why doesn't air spill out from the edges of the hole where the long thing goes in and out of the tube? I'm a complete noob ...
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How do I attach this pump head to my Schrader valve?
I am such an idiot, but I can't figure out how to attach this pump head to my Schrader valve. The lever doesn't seem to flip up??
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Open up blocked Dunlop valves
When I try to pump my bike tires (Dunlop valves), the valves resist letting air in. It's as if I'm trying to pump air through a blocked valve. If I push really hard and I have a lucky day, something ...
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How to disassemble a Topeak JoeBlow Sport II
OK... I searched everywhere, could not find a definitive answer.
I've had the pump a few years and use it a lot on several bikes. I like my pump and want it to last as long as possible and I'd ...
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Floor pump blowing wet air?
I have a Lezyne Sports Drive floor pump. It has worked fine for a couple of years, and it lives in my garage. The handle is stored in the down position, so the cylinder is mostly empty. The pump ...
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How to pump this bicycle tire with this pump?
How to pump this bicycle tire with this pump?
In general, what are some good material to read to become well knowledgable about bicycle pumps?
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Any fix for a schrader valve that won't open?
I have the all too familiar problem of being unable to pump up my tyre :(
It's not a problem with the pump (because it works on the other wheel) so I guess there must be something wrong with the ...
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What's the specific use in carrying a pump?
I've seen people fit tire/tyre pumps to their bikes. What's the use in that?
If I have a puncture it's usually a sizable hole in the tube, such as a piece of glass that pierced the tube.
I could ...
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How does a double effect pump work?
I have just bought a double effect hand pump (a BETO CLD-024NAG) without knowing what to expect. I was very surprised to discover that the pump inflates the tire both when I push and when I pull. How ...
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How to mount a compact pump onto a full-suspension frame?
Many FS mountain bikes have a weird shaped seat tube. I have managed to strap tube to the bottom of the down tube with electric tape, but am now struggling to purchase and mound a small pump. As is ...
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How to gauge pressure w/ Presta valve and Schrader adapter?
I've bought a floor pump which doesn't have a Presta nozzle, only a Schrader one, and it comes with an Presta to Schrader adapter included. The pump has an integrated gauge, up to 160 psi.
My bike, ...
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Joe Blow bike pump failures in one way valve
I used a bunch of Joe Blow bike pumps to pressurize water bottle rockets. Occasionally water squirted back into pump. After a few weeks of use, the one way valve failed. How can I fix this or prevent ...
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How do I know when it's time to pump up my tires?
I've been cycling for several months now. However, I have had the misfortune of having two bicycles stolen from me, so I've never had a single bicycle for more than a few months. With time passing, I'...
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Kenda Kwest 100 psi tires (presta valve)
I am pretty new to bicycles.
Got my hands on Kenda Kwest 100 PSI tires with presta valves and I have a couple of questions about inflating them.
Using a floor pump, do I need to pump them a bit over ...
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bike pump hose split
My bike pump hose keeps splitting in two halves. First time it split near the base of the pump (which i fixed by discarding the smaller piece and inserting the longer one to the base of the of pump) ...
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Brompton pump mount?
I have recently acquired a Brompton, which came with this zefal pump, which doesn't clip onto the frame:
The rear frame on my Brompton doesn't appear to have the cage-like mounts that new models have....
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Is my Schrader valve spoilt?
(Tried searching this forum for this question but I couldn't find a question of the same type)
Hello, I've been trying to pump my front tyre but to no avail. I could easily pump the back tyre but not ...
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Bicycle hand pump pressure gauge
Today I got my new bike pump. It is a two-way pump with pressure gauge, up to 100 psi, that I bought cheaply over the internet. When I tried to pump up my tire (Schrader valve) it seemed to be working,...
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Are HV/HP switchable pumps as capable as a specific HP or HV pump?
There are generally two big specialties for pumps. High Pressure (HP) or High Volume (HV). I ride Fat bikes, mountain bikes and road bikes, so I'm confused about buying a new pump to carry while on ...
