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Re: Problem fitting a bicycle tyre
[Re: skinflint]
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14/11/2012 19:55
14/11/2012 19:55
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I received the Topeak Road 4349 today. 140 psi on the first go with about 165 pumps and not too much effort. It fits both bikes vertically and is also short enough to go in the bag. RRP is around £20 I think. The only issue is the way the seal works. It is quite tight and will let down the tyre as you put the pump on, but then it grips really tight so you don't need to worry about air escaping.
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Re: Problem fitting a bicycle tyre
[Re: skinflint]
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14/11/2012 23:50
14/11/2012 23:50
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TIP 1: Never open the Presta valve fully .. It can bottom-out in the bottom of the well off the pump head, as you've experienced with pressure loss. The valve can also get bent and fracture. Promotes the removable valve core coming loose. TIP 2: Always release a little pressure before you put the pump head on.
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Re: Problem fitting a bicycle tyre
[Re: skinflint]
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15/03/2013 09:33
15/03/2013 09:33
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I just read this and it recommends inflating to 20 psi and then correcting high / low spots. Fixing a flat fast There are some other good ideas in there too.
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