To inflate a Presta valve you’ll need a regular air pump and a special adapter. These can be purchased for about a dollar at your local bike shop. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to use the adapter to inflate your tire. The first step is to remove the cap and then loosen the...
Ensure the pump head fits securely on the valve. If it feels loose or you hear air hissing, it might not be properly attached. Take a moment to remove and reattach the pump head, ensuring a tight connection. 5. Troubleshooting Tips: If the pump head isn’t attaching well, check for an...
Remove the Dust Cap:Take off the dust cap from the valve. Quick Valve Wipe:Use a cloth to give the valve a quick wipe. Clean valves make for smoother tire performances. Manual Pumping Now, let’s start the manual pumping party! Using your mouth as a pump might sound funny, but it wo...
Remove the nozzle if air will still not go into the tire. Inside the nozzle there's a small core. On some pumps this core is reversible. Pull the core out with your fingers, spin it around and put it in backwards. Place the nozzle back on the tire valve and pump the handle. Remove...
3. If your valves have dust caps, remove them. 4. If you’re using a Schrader valve, you’re ready to get pumping! 5. If you’re using a Presta valve, unscrew the end to open it. You can check that it’s loose enough by pressing the valve core inwards. If you feel a burst ...