Inflating tyres with spokes...
 

Hi guys, any tips of pumping tyres up at forecourt? I struggle to get the nozzle into and around the spokes. ie the valve is in an awkward place.

I`ve got myself a brass 90 degree adapter and it works..sort of..it makes getting the nozzle in a doddle, the only down side is when you start to unscrew the valve, it lets so much air back out(ie long thread), that im back to square one...

Is there a quick release adapter on the market?

Ryben

I use one of these...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/silca-disc-wheel-adapter/

http://www.motozoom.be/pics/EZfotoMi..._890_FR_11.jpg

http://www.motozoom.nl/webshop/meeri...9D1FD658DC8A95

or similar

Isnt that still a screw in one? I cant reall ytranslate very well but in picture it looks like the one i`ve already got - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOTORC...item33688e5436

Thats the problem, the threaded ones take ages to unscrew off the valve after filling and by the time its done, all the air has escaped.

I need one that simply clips on with friction or a push over clip, rather than thread.

I use an angled one and have no problems. You should always check pressures when cold . If you over inflate the tyre, then use a pressure gauge to set it how you like it .

I've found the exact one I have now - the previous link was the only link I could think at the time to give an idea. Been to the shed and checked out what it is...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...ector-ec007780

This is the exact one I use on MTB, wheelbarrows and the bike! It still has a screw fixing to the valve, but it has an internal valve so when you fit it the air won't escape, which would solve your problem I think?? Go and have a look in your local cycle shop they'll have something similar.

Those look like the permanent replacement type valve, but those wont work with tubed tyres...ie. they are ok on GS/Vara/Super Ten.

Are you having trouble reaching the valve with both tyres? I used to get annoyed trying to pump air into my back tyre, but I found a way to slot the nozzle/handle through the spokes so it was actually in between the spoke rather than coming in at an angle.

Anther option is to buy a small pump or even a portable version like Airman Sparrow or Slime, and just inflate at home.

I got myself a track pump:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=track+pump

it has a pressure guage on it as well

Yeh its basically getting the nozzle at the right angle to connect with valve on the rim. I managed to squeeze it through the spokes so that the nozzle was at right angle and use it that way but its a faff as the brake discs get in the way too as the nozzles seem to be designed for car rims. Thats why i thought that there might be a product like the brass 90 degree adapter i got, but with a quick release system rather than a screw in type connector.

I`ve got a hand help electric compressor, and do pump up at home, but i want to to see if there was another way, especially if out for any length of time.

I use a Motrax Inflate Aid Tyre Valve Access Tool which retails for about �10.