Tire pressure gauge suggestions
07-02-17, 11:39 AM
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I just use the gauge on the floor pump. The best floor pump is made by Lezyne.
07-02-17, 12:11 PM
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Most gauges are not real handy for presta valves, but SKS make a nice digital gauge.
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07-02-17, 12:41 PM
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I've been using an AccuGauge for more than a few years. https://www.ghmeiser.com/
This is the 160psi presta version, with a bleed valve.
This is the 160psi presta version, with a bleed valve.
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07-02-17, 12:43 PM
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There is nothing magical about an air pressure gage. If you always use the same pump, you are all set. Even if calibration is a bit off, if it is repeatable, it will return you to the same pressure that worked well for you last time. If you use many pumps, then use a separate gage so you have that common point of reference. Automotive tire inflators gage's are notoriously inaccurate, certainly enough to notice a ride difference, but bike gages are probably mostly good enough.
07-02-17, 02:02 PM
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I have one and I think I have used it 3 times in 10 years of ownership. And that was when I first bought it. Get a good floor pump with t guage. Pump your tires up every so often and don't worry about it.
Don't waste your money on a gauge. .
Don't waste your money on a gauge. .
07-02-17, 02:06 PM
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I agree with those who say get a floor pump with a gauge and trust it. I have bought "nice" ones from the LBS and basic ones from a department store and have not noticed a difference in how well they work or how long they last.
07-02-17, 02:18 PM
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I've been using an AccuGauge for more than a few years. https://www.ghmeiser.com/
This is the 160psi presta version, with a bleed valve.
This is the 160psi presta version, with a bleed valve.
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07-02-17, 03:06 PM
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When I want to check my pressure semi accurately, I put a presta to schrader adapter on my stem, and use a decent schrader gauge.
I get minimal air loss, as opposed to using a presta gauge, which tells me how much air I had until I tried to get the gauge off the stem.
I get minimal air loss, as opposed to using a presta gauge, which tells me how much air I had until I tried to get the gauge off the stem.
07-02-17, 03:13 PM
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All my gauges are good. They just don't agree with each other.
The Nashbar dial gauge with bleed valve and fittings for both Presta and Schrader seems to read pretty closely to my floor pump's gauge and those of LBSs where I've compared results. They're closer to agreement on high pressure tires.
The Nashbar dial gauge with bleed valve and fittings for both Presta and Schrader seems to read pretty closely to my floor pump's gauge and those of LBSs where I've compared results. They're closer to agreement on high pressure tires.
07-02-17, 04:47 PM
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The Schwalbe blue one is pretty good, until you put the Presta adapter somewhere "safe" before a long tour because you don't need it, then can't find it when you return. Maybe it's making sweet love with my quick link pliers somewhere.
07-02-17, 06:17 PM
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I use a Zefal twin graph. Had it about a year. Plastic and cheap, but durable and apparently accurate. Convenient and easy to use. Works for Presta and Schrader.
One point: A pump pressure gage will include the pressure drop of the hose and the valve and hence you can underestimate the tire pressure. I'd recommend using a separate gauge.
The bar version is shown below: I have the psi version.
One point: A pump pressure gage will include the pressure drop of the hose and the valve and hence you can underestimate the tire pressure. I'd recommend using a separate gauge.
The bar version is shown below: I have the psi version.
07-02-17, 06:55 PM
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I don't use one. I simply assume that my narrow high pressure road tires will have lost sufficient air pressure after more tha 2 days that they will need to be pumped up to the correct pressure using my floor pump. Lower pressure mountain bike tires are not critical, I only check them after a couple of weeks. Don't forget that checking tire pressure will reduce the actual pressure in the tire.
07-02-17, 07:07 PM
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For low pressure where 1-2 psi might make a difference, I use a Meiser mechanical dial gauge. Easy to use, guaranteed accurate within 2-3% and requires no batteries. I've had the 60psi presta for years and it's great for mtb & CX tires. For high pressure road, I trust the gauge on my floor pump. Meiser makes gauges for 15, 30, 60, 100 & 160 psi. Get one that best matches your desired psi. The 15 is great for fat bike tires.
07-03-17, 11:00 AM
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I've had the Zefal gauge for years. It's ridden around in my saddle bag tens of thousands of miles, and been used less than half a dozen times.
07-03-17, 03:58 PM
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I've been using an AccuGauge for more than a few years. https://www.ghmeiser.com/
This is the 160psi presta version, with a bleed valve.
This is the 160psi presta version, with a bleed valve.
07-03-17, 06:11 PM
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Son of Twin Graph
Another big thumbs-up for the Zefal twin graph.
Purchased new, along with a Zefal HPX full size frame fit pump in 2001 to go with the then brand new Trek 520.
Near Daily use for 2+ years at 125 psi, as the HPX frame pump was the only pump I had.
The Twin Graph lived in the rack top trunk bag on tours, commuting, grocery runs, and errands for over 10 years, 10s of thousands of miles, countless thousands of uses.
It was Replaced a few years ago as the Presta valve side, started to wear out. It still works for Schrader valves.
The Replacement? Another Twin Graph. We'll see how long 'Son of Twin Graph' holds up
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Purchased new, along with a Zefal HPX full size frame fit pump in 2001 to go with the then brand new Trek 520.
Near Daily use for 2+ years at 125 psi, as the HPX frame pump was the only pump I had.
The Twin Graph lived in the rack top trunk bag on tours, commuting, grocery runs, and errands for over 10 years, 10s of thousands of miles, countless thousands of uses.
It was Replaced a few years ago as the Presta valve side, started to wear out. It still works for Schrader valves.
The Replacement? Another Twin Graph. We'll see how long 'Son of Twin Graph' holds up
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07-05-17, 09:18 AM
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I use an adapter and a normal 110V airpump at home. I compared the reading to a digital gauge and it has 2 psi difference (or more, if you take more than one reading
). Good enough for government work...
07-05-17, 12:19 PM
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Where did you hear this? Doesn't make any sense to me.
07-05-17, 12:38 PM
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Another vote for the AccuGauge, it's extremely simple and effective. I specifically don't recommend the SKS Airchecker as the chuck is terribly designed.
Also, I agree you don't really need a gauge, except for maybe with fatbikes where the pressures are very low.
Also, I agree you don't really need a gauge, except for maybe with fatbikes where the pressures are very low.
