Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
You really need a floor pump with a gauge. You won't be sorry. Your local shop will probably let you try some out so you can see for yourself.
No, a decent mini hand pump should be able to do about 90 psi with no problem, 100+ for a frame-sized pump. If you have something intended for basketballs you'll never get high enough for any bike tire.
I'm surprised a gauge intended for auto tires even goes much past 40psig
Yeah I thought that too about the tire gauge when I bought it. But it is rated up to 100 PSI.
The hand pump I have has a little fold out stand so that it sort of emulates the floor pump action. It's designed to fit on the bike frame too.
From what I understand it was possible to pump the tires up to full pressure with it, so I never bothered to spend money on a floor pump. Since the only difference was time and effort saved. Most of the time that I need air in the tires is when I'm outside, like with large differences of temperature (Winter time) or having to inflate a spare tube.
I guess I will try resetting the gauge by taking the batteries out. Thanks everyone for the info.!