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inflating racing bike tyres

  • 30-05-2013 6:56pm
    #1
    hurlsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭


    Can you get 120psi into tyres with a handpump, obviously without a dial this will be hard to judge but is it possible?


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  • #2
    death1234567
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭death1234567


    Can't imagine you'd be able to. 100PSI maybe with alot of effort and a good hand pump.Why not just use a track pump like a normal person?


  • #3
    hurlsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭hurlsey


    completely new to this, im a runner, a friend gave me his racing bike so i could cross train as im unable to run but ok to cycle, which is besides the point

    whats a track pump?


  • #4
    death1234567
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭death1234567


    Something like this. You'd have no problem getting to 120 PSI with one of these.

    beto-steel-track-pump-gauge-24675.jpg


  • #5
    hurlsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭hurlsey


    ah ok, im guessing this would be a worthwhile piece of kit to invest in??


  • #6
    LiamOSullivan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭LiamOSullivan


    Very. A cheap-ish one'll set you back about €25 and should do the job.


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  • #7
    Colash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭Colash


    A must buy .


  • #8
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,740 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    I have this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47804 and it takes little effort to get it up to 120 PSI. The gauge seems pretty accurate too.


  • #9
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    A track pump is indeed a must buy. Underinflated tyres is the no1 reason for punctures (well.. I 'd safely guess they are at least :) ). If you're planning to do a lot of miles maybe buying a co2 pump will come handy as well.


  • #10
    hurlsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭hurlsey


    maybe between 50ish mile per week im not sure if thats alot for cycling, id guess it isnt!!


  • #11
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    hurlsey wrote: »
    maybe between 50ish mile per week im not sure if thats alot for cycling, id guess it isnt!!

    Its not a lot of cycling but that said if your not able to run at the moment I cant imagine you being able to push too hard with cycling either.

    I should know as I got injured last year running and was out pretty much for 6 months but was able to do a bit of cycling and it did help. Kept me sane if nothing else.

    That said I now do a bit of both so I break up the monotony of running on its own and to cut down on injuries.

    I can safely say I now rather cycling to running.

    Do some sportives (organised cycles, usually 100k plus, some shorter, some longer) if you can as theyre great craic.


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  • #12
    hurlsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭hurlsey


    thanks for all the help advice lads


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