eimaiosatanas
Speeding Up
- Dec 17, 2011
- 267
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Hello guys, time for the noob question of the day.
I've been trying to pump a 700x25 presta tire using a hand pump, but although I was somewhat successful, the pressure is definitely below the recommended 115~125, probably closer to 80 or thereabouts . Moreover, the el-cheapo 1500yen hand pump was a royal pain in the ..neck to use.
So, is this something to be expected? Is it that a hand pump cannot be a real substitute for a proper pump and that it's just "good enough" to get you going in a case of emergency? Or do I just suck and can't even pump a tire properly ?
Any insight on pumps and their proper use is appreciated. Cheers!
I've been trying to pump a 700x25 presta tire using a hand pump, but although I was somewhat successful, the pressure is definitely below the recommended 115~125, probably closer to 80 or thereabouts . Moreover, the el-cheapo 1500yen hand pump was a royal pain in the ..neck to use.
So, is this something to be expected? Is it that a hand pump cannot be a real substitute for a proper pump and that it's just "good enough" to get you going in a case of emergency? Or do I just suck and can't even pump a tire properly ?
Any insight on pumps and their proper use is appreciated. Cheers!