Originally Posted by
stratman
Ah, wait a moment. The Hiro can screw into a threaded Schrader chuck. Or maybe that's the only way to attach it? In which case I'd have to buy a threaded Schrader chuck, but I would then have both options (I've got some bikes with Schrader). Whereas with the Hirame it would be a little neater (less ironmongery) but no way of pumping Schrader valve with the same pump.
you can mount a Silca Hiro on any hose, you just need the little hose barb that looks like this (below)
Use a hose clamp, or, style points will be awarded if you use an Oettinger clamp, which is used for automotive fuel injection lines. See pic #2. You can then thread the Hiro chuck onto your hose.
The Hiro and the Hirame are equivalent, I have both. HOWEVER the Hirame rubber inserts are nearly impossible to get, and they do wear out, The Silca ones are available from ... Silca.
no doubt some intrepid soul will interject that "they found 'em on Amazon". Good luck with that !
/markp
