Originally Posted by
jim p
Thanks for the explanations. I now feel better about the final pressure in my tube. I am going to see if I can attach my inflator such that no air escapes. With my current setup I always lose some air when I attach the inflator. This lets me know that I am also losing some air while I detach the inflator.
Some inflator heads are easier to use than others.
If you use a floor pump, you can use an after market head like these ones:
http://www.bikepartsplace.com/discount/pump-end-40/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28270886@N02/2650182576/