Thread: Checking Pressure in Tires with Presta Valves
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Old 04-22-18 | 11:13 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

For skinny-tire bikes, I don't bother with a gauge, I just pump them up. (My floor pump has a gauge.)

Bikes with fatter tires (38-42mm in my case), I'll pinch them with my fingers and if they feel a little squishier than usual, I'll hook up the pump.

As posted earlier, this isn't rocket science.
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