Can anyone recommend a small hand pump that will work on a bike?

Craig321

Craig321

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I'm after one to take with me to Scotland as I have a stupidly slowly puncture (0.5 psi per day, if that), so want to be able to top it up a few times.

I do have a tiny bicycle one, but the hole is on the side, whereas my bike has a right angle valve, so it won't fit. Ideally it needs to be one with an extension, so it'll fit on the bike without getting in the way.

Thanks
 
I think that's pretty much what I have for my bicycle, but because my valves are right angle, it's a bit of a pain - the wheel gets in the way :(
 
ttaskmaster said:
Huh?
My local guys all do repairs... unless yours is in a specific section of the tyre?


Slime must have upped their game since whenever this was, as loads of the riders round here are raving about theirs...
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Can't find the link now, but over a certain speed rating they're legally not supposed to repair, so my local shops don't do it.
 
ttaskmaster said:
It must be higher than 160mph, then...!! :confused:
My locals can't/won't guarantee the repaired tyre, but they quite publicly announce that they do it!!
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Yeah, mine are rated 168mph, W tyres.

ttaskmaster said:
http://www.etyres.co.uk/punctures/can-my-puncture-be-repaired/

And the BS Standard:
http://www.btmauk.com/wp-content/up...airs-to-passenger-car-and-light-van-tyres.pdf
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I think that's car standards? Someone on here linked a site the other day, there's definitely something that says they can't or at least shouldn't (not sure if it's one of those legal grey areas) repair high speed tyres.
 
wazza300 said:
I had mine plugged a few days ago,z rated tyre

Also had some done on the zx10r, I don't think it's illegal its just some places flat refuse to plug them
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Hmm, I'll have to keep looking. I don't have a problem having it plugged, I bet it'd still hold the speed rating easily, but my convenient places I can get it done at have said they won't :(
 
Yeh probably are on the 10 (you not selling that one anymore?). I just need to find a place that doesn't feel too dodgy and rim-scratchey that will do it.
 
SPARC said:
Maybe something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goop-Tyre...le-/182089482296?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

I've seen Delboy uses it.



If it was me I'd just get it repaired. Had my rear done already, had a screw lodge itself just off centre after fitting my PR3 tyres 2 years ago.
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ShakenNstirred said:
Been using this stuff for over 20 years in bikes and cars
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I'm very tempted by this, but have also seen it just about ruin rims (my Mum had some put in her car and it was a mess when the tyre was taken off).

I've also heard they can unbalance the wheel?

I found the puncture today, I just happened to notice some soap bubbling away on the world's smallest annoying little hole I've ever seen. Must have been something that was really sharp and long as the hole is so small that I'm surprised it got through the tread. Grrrrr. Might try phone around again and see if anyone can repair.

But saying that, just reading about Goop and it stays in liquid form, so should balance out when riding. I'm sure the goop stuff I've seen previously semi-sets on the inside of the tyre?

wazza300 said:
Lidl have some tiny compact footpumps ATM £3.99,would fit under your seat or in your rucksack
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Thanks, will check it out. That'll do, even if it only lasts the trip :D (unless I go for the Goop option)
 
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Maybe I'm being thick here, but if it's so non-sticky/watery, how is it going to hold air in when the bike is parked up and the liquid runs
to the bottom of the tyre?
 
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Yeah, goop is water based and meant to be really easy to wipe off/clean, so I'm just wondering what's stopping the liquid from running down overnight and opening the hole back up?
 
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