Bike Pump Presta Valve Not Working

Mini pumps are an essential purchase for any cyclist.

Bike pump presta valve not working. After messing about for about 30 mins. The schrader valve is the same valve that s used on car tires. Some bike pump with use will start to leak where the tire valve enters the pump head. Pump worked well with presta valves but did not stay attached to schrader.

Road bikes 90 100 psi hybrid bikes 65 80 psi mtb 30 50 psi. So a bicycle tube with the schrader valve can be pumped up at your local gas station if no hand pump or co2 cartridge is available. A schrader only pump has a pin in the center of the chuck to depress. To use a schrader pump on a presta valve buy a presta to schrader adapter.

Apologies for rushed video iphone shakycam and fluffed lines. The best bike pump. Mini bike pump bicycle tyre inflator hand pump schrader presta valve gas mouth can be used to pump a soft tyre up to better pressure at any point whilst out on a ride. Georgena terry explains presta valves and gives some tips about pumps.

The adapter threads onto the open presta valve and presents a schrader ended valve for pumping. A presta only pump has a rubber gasket in the head or chuck that will fit snugly around a presta valve but not a schrader. Do you have this problem with your presta valves. You are pumping up a 100 psi road bike tire and need leverage to work air into the tube.

This is typically found in bicycle tubes on many road bikes and some mountain bikes. The presta valve is on the left. I m sure you all understand what i mean. How to fix and repair a leaking bicycle pump quickly and easily.

Remember to take off the adapter to close the presta valve tip after inflating the tube.