You can't avoid it. If you are a mountain or road bike rider, sooner or later your tires are going to flat out on you, usually when you least want it to happen. Don't despair when it happens, unless you happen to have not equipped yourself… read more
Bicycle tires come with one of two different types of valves--Presta valves or Schrader valves. To be the most useful, a bicycle pump should be able to accommodate both types of tire valves without difficulty or without requiring adapters.… read more
A bike pump head can be found on the end of the bike pump tube. Because the head attaches to the tire tube stem, it is easy to remove and is replaceable if damaged. The two most common types of valves used on bike tires are Schrader or Pres… read more
Bike pumps make it easy for cyclists to add air to a deflated or under-inflated tire. Because bike pumps feature a pressure hose, you can quickly add air and be back on the road in no time. Only a few simple adjustments may be necessary. Fo… read more
One necessary accessory for any biker is the bike pump. A variety of models are available, but they all work on the same concept and include the same basic parts. Knowing bike pump parts can help you troubleshoot a malfunctioning pump or re… read more
A bicycle pump can be a useful tool to have around the house or attached to a bicycle in the event of a flat tire. There are two main types of bike pumps, floor pumps and mini-pumps. Both use the same principles to work and are typically li… read more
Your bicycle pump is designed to quickly inflate tires. It probably never occurred to you that the pump itself could be broken. However, if you find yourself pumping and pumping with no results, there may be a problem with the pump. Luckily… read more
All the millions of cyclers, including Lance Armstrong, have to keep their bicycles in decent condition to continue going those extra miles. And all those bike commuters, mountain bikers and recreational riders have one thing in common: the… read more
After a bike and a helmet, a bicycle pump is the next purchase any cyclist should make. Though your tires are inflated coming out of the shop, they won't stay that way for long. Purchasing the right pump is crucial toward getting a quick, r… read more
The bicycle pump is one of the most important tools a cyclist will ever use. It's also one you'll use most frequently. Before you fasten that pink basket and streamers onto your bike and take it for a ride, be sure you have a bike pump and… read more
Worse than actually making a flat bike tire repair on the road is having to spend precious time pumping it up with a tiny mini-pump. The mini-pump is a great device when you're aiming to shed ounces off your load, but using one can be a ted… read more
A bicycle pump is used to keep the tires of a bicycle inflated and working properly. Bicycle pumps can be used before or after cycling but there are also portable mini-models available that can be carried on the bike for emergencies. Most s… read more
Getting a flat tire is one of the few hassles of riding a bike. Carry the right tools -- including a portable bicycle pump -- with you and learn how to make the repair, and fixing a flat will become second nature. read more
The bicycle pump is an often-overlooked part of cycling equipment. It's such a common thing--every bike needs its tires inflated--that few new riders feel compelled to learn about a bike pump. The result can be serious frustration, broken… read more
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