Tire Inflator
03-03-21 | 06:57 AM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
To me the critical issue with quick and easy bicycle tire inflation has to do with pushing the presta inflator head onto the valve stem. I made a presta inflator for my air compressor with a Silca head, but I never liked or used it very much.
Last fall I drilled out all the rims on our Catrikes for Schrader valves. I think the push-against schrader inflator is much quicker and easier to use provided you have an air compressor.
Last fall I drilled out all the rims on our Catrikes for Schrader valves. I think the push-against schrader inflator is much quicker and easier to use provided you have an air compressor.
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03-03-21 | 07:00 AM
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I bought a Prestaflator, which appears be similar for about half the price. However, I only use a compressor to mount up difficult tubeless mtb or gravel tires. Otherwise, I just use a floor pump with a gauge.
https://www.prestacycle.com/product/...mpressor-tool/
https://www.prestacycle.com/product/...mpressor-tool/
03-03-21 | 07:42 AM
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Zip tie Karen
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
I use an electric inflator down in my shop, and a floor pump in my garage. The inflator is surprisingly good (as is it's digital pressure setting and gauge), but you have to use a Presta adapter for the Shrader-only chuck on the inflator. It's been a game changer for tire swaps, maintaining tubular wheelset pressures and general maintenance for our cars. The low pressure/high volume side is good also for inflatables, like paddle boards or pools.
03-03-21 | 08:38 AM
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SE Wis
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970
I've never had an issue just using a presta adapter and Schraeder chuck with my compressor in the garage.
03-03-21 | 10:01 AM
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From: Hollister, CA (not the surf town)
Bikes: 2019 Specialized Roubaix Comp Di2, 2009 Roubaix, early 90's Giant Iguana
+1. What does a dedicated Presta inflator get you that an adapter and standard inflator doesn't? I guess the extra few seconds to put the adapter on and take it off. Like others have said, I use a floor pump to inflate tires. The only time I use my compressor is setting the bead on new tubeless.
03-03-21 | 10:18 AM
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From: Layton, UT
Bikes: 2011 Bent TW Elegance 2014 Carbon Strada Velomobile
I only use my compressor for my cars (and sometimes the motorcycles), because they take forever using the floor pump.
My reliable Joe-Blow floor pump is easy, handy and fast for all the bikes.
My reliable Joe-Blow floor pump is easy, handy and fast for all the bikes.
