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qmulguy
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01-08-2006 07:39 PM
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Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 4
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| Can anyone recommend a good pump for pumping up high pressure tyres (presta valve).
I have tried a pump that you push onto the valve, but on two occasions have slipped and damaged the valve so that it wouldn't work. On one occasion, I actually managed to break the valve at the point that it connects to the inner tube.
I have also tried a pump I got from Halfords some time back which screws onto the valve, but when the tyre gets to a certain pressure, it just seems as though the air doesn't get into the tyre no matter how much more you pump.
Cheers,
Mark
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happy
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01-08-2006 09:37 PM
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 144
Bike: Orange P7 with Rock Shox, Michelin Wildgripper Lites, XTR Chainset
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| Hi Mark,
Being mainly a mountain biker I haven't had much experience with Presta Valves my self. When I have though, it's usually always been a nightmare suffering the same problems you had.
Have a look at what wiggle have under floor pumps http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
You may be best to try and get one specifically for a presta valve so that it doesn't break the valve.
Cheers
Alan
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My Latest Route: Dec 2007 Chester Centre to Docks Road
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mexico
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30-06-2008 07:11 PM
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Joined: 30 Jun 2008
Posts: 1
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| Hi, I can't say I've ever had any trouble pumping up my tyres. I use what you describe as a "Push on type pump" without any trouble. Just make sure you unscrew the locking collar on the valve first, unscrew the plastic ring on the push on part of the pump and screw it down again once the pump is on the valve, and you should have no trouble. Oh, I also find it helps if I tap the end of the valve once I've unscrewed it - it just releases the presure a bit. If you still have trouble feel free to email me direct; fdavidwelch@opticalimaging .co.uk.
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