Presta Valve & Tyre Pump

Lemlin

New to cycling and just tried to pump the tyre on my specialized allez sport and got a rude awakening - that valve isn't normal!

I tried a normal pump I have but only seem to have succeeded in letting all the air out of the tyre. I also tried an air compressor but it doesn't seem to work.

It turns out the allez sport has what is called a presta valve then? So am I right in thinking I need to screw the little but inside the valve as far out as I can and then use a presta compatible pump?

Can anyone recommend a decent pump online or in somewhere like Halfords? Halfords would suit as there's one local and it would mean I can get it tomorrow.

Pardon my ignorance please.

zAbbo

You can buy a pump, or get a Presta Valve To Schrader adapter (costs around €1-2)

Thrill

EDIT: ^^^^^

Lemlin

zAbbo wrote: »

You can buy a pump, or get a Presta Valve To Schrader adapter (costs around €1-2)

The compressor isn't mine and had to travel to get to it so will buy a pump.

Brian?

Something like this for home:

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_700414_langId_-1_categoryId_212494

Something like this to bring on spins

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_700267_langId_-1_categoryId_212494

Lemlin

Brian? wrote: »

Something like this for home:

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_700414_langId_-1_categoryId_212494

Something like this to bring on spins

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_700267_langId_-1_categoryId_212494

I was thinking about this as good value for one with a gauge:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0037N34N2/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1358032257&sr=1-14&pi=SL75

Brian?

Lemlin wrote: »

I was thinking about this as good value for one with a gauge:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0037N34N2/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1358032257&sr=1-14&pi=SL75

That'd do fine. I only picked those ones from Halfords as you mentioned there was one near you. I spent about €60 on my track pump and don't regret it one little bit.

Get a decent one and it'll last you years.

Lemlin

Brian? wrote: »

That'd do fine. I only picked those ones from Halfords as you mentioned there was one near you. I spent about €60 on my track pump and don't regret it one little bit.

Get a decent one and it'll last you years.

I was thinking about getting this then when for out and about:

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_179599_langId_-1_categoryId_212494

Darkglasses

Ensure you test out your mini-pump at home first, nothing worse than having to use it for the first time in an emergency and finding it doesn't pump to the required pressure!

Brian?

Lemlin wrote: »

I was thinking about getting this then when for out and about:

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_179599_langId_-1_categoryId_212494

Honestly, a CO2 pump is your only man for out and about.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Topeak-61105030-Co2-Cobra/dp/B002FPBF52/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4

Lemlin

Brian? wrote: »

Honestly, a CO2 pump is your only man for out and about.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Topeak-61105030-Co2-Cobra/dp/B002FPBF52/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4

I ended up going with this track pump:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobile/MobileModels.aspx?ModelID=47804

How much are the refills for a CO2 pump?

monkeypants

Lemlin wrote: »

I ended up going with this track pump:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobile/MobileModels.aspx?ModelID=47804

How much are the refills for a CO2 pump?

Your local bike shop probably has them at three for a tenner or something like that. Buying in bulk drops the price further. You shouldn't use many in a year unless you're especially unlucky. Check your tyre pressures before you leave the house.

Lemlin

Anyone recommend a good mini C02 pump for round the €30 mark or less?

Or is the one above the best?

cython

Brian? wrote: »

Honestly, a CO2 pump is your only man for out and about.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Topeak-61105030-Co2-Cobra/dp/B002FPBF52/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4

Always worth either having a backup hand pump, or a combined CO2/hand pump though, as you can run out of CO2 more easily than elbow grease, and end up stranded - If someone hasn't used their CO2 inflator before it is very possible to waste a cylinder

Lemlin

cython wrote: »

Always worth either having a backup hand pump, or a combined CO2/hand pump though, as you can run out of CO2 more easily than elbow grease, and end up stranded - If someone hasn't used their CO2 inflator before it is very possible to waste a cylinder

I wanted to get a combined C02/ hand pump alright.

Anyone recommend a decent one for around €30?

cython

Lemlin wrote: »

I wanted to get a combined C02/ hand pump alright.

Anyone recommend a decent one for around €30?

Haven't used it myself, but I know someone who has something like this and have heard no complaints so far

Lemlin

cython wrote: »

Haven't used it myself, but I know someone who has something like this and have heard no complaints so far

Thanks for the tip. Evans sell it for £22 and it has very good reviews.