Originally Posted by
randomgear
My fat fingers and short fingernails just can't seem to pull out those pump parts to reverse them
Smack it into your open palm a couple times. If it doesn't pop out,it should come out enough for you to grab it.
Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
I configure the pump for the particular style of valve before leaving the house.

Ditto.
Hey I-Like-To-Bike,question. What do you suggest for people running skinny,high pressure tires? Many gas stations limit their compressors to around 40psi or so,since most car tires max out around there and they don't want people blowing their tires off the rims. 40psi in a 100+ psi tire is asking for a pinch flat. Or are they just riding the wrong kind of bike?