Road Cycling - Damn tires wont pump!

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J-McKech
03-21-04, 10:51 PM
i pump and pump and pump on the damn tire but when i stop its at about 65psi. Should i just keep pumping? The tire seems firm to the squeeze and i dont wanna pop the tube. Oh yeah. mini pumps SUCK!

asinus
03-21-04, 10:58 PM
Simple... use a floor pump.
roadfix
03-21-04, 11:02 PM
Pump for another hour..... it'll get you close to 100 psi

J-McKech
03-21-04, 11:29 PM
HAHAH thanks guys!
Davet
03-21-04, 11:33 PM
i pump and pump and pump on the damn tire but when i stop its at about 65psi. Should i just keep pumping? The tire seems firm to the squeeze and i dont wanna pop the tube. Oh yeah. mini pumps SUCK!
A floor pump is your answer when at home or shop. A full sized frame pump for on the road!
J-McKech
03-21-04, 11:36 PM
I have a floor pump around here somewhere, ill find it. My other question is..if im riding and i get a flat and i pump with the mini...do i need to pump to 100psi to make it home?
deliriou5
03-22-04, 05:28 AM
I have a floor pump around here somewhere, ill find it. My other question is..if im riding and i get a flat and i pump with the mini...do i need to pump to 100psi to make it home?

Nope, 65 PSI should be fine to get you home. Mini pumps are often "rated" to only go up to a certain PSI... there are mini pumps out there that are made to go up to 100 psi or so.
1oldRoadie
03-22-04, 06:49 AM
I have always questioned the accuracy of a mini pump gauge.
Zin
03-22-04, 07:21 AM
My Specialized "Air Force" mini pump goes way over 65psi.. I don't know how much since I don't have a tire guage that will measure above 65psi.