I want to buy a pump for my bicycle. What kind of pump do I buy to put air into my bicycle tires. It takes a special kind of connection.
2006-12-17 05:51:34 · 10 answers · asked by ruthbike 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
look at the "Valve stem" if it is large and looks like the ones on car tires, then your in luck. you can get cheap ones at walmart for $5 or you can spend up to $100 on a carbon composite floor pump - your choice. also know as a Shreader (SHRAY-der) valve
if your bike has a very small valve, then you require a special pump or an adapter. this would be a Presta valve and usually, only a bike shop will carry these style pumps. they will cost a little more though. bike shops dont sell walmart quality crap, so expect a minimum of $20 for a presta pump.
but if you are asking this question, then you probably have a shreader. go to walmart or target and get the most expensive pump they have, which will be no more than $20
2006-12-17 13:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An air pump that will fit on the valve stem to air up your tires.
2006-12-17 14:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where the air goes in is called the 'valve' - there are different types depending on the tyre. Ask for a pump 'connection' to suit the type of valve you have.................
2006-12-17 13:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A valve stem, there are 2 different kinds, presta and schrader. The schrader looks like a car's valve stem, presta is a bit different.
2006-12-17 16:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called the air valve.
2006-12-17 13:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MTB's usually have schraeder valves, better road bikes have presta vales, most pumps can do both anyway
2006-12-17 19:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by Nick F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends if it has same size as a car or the little ones with a screw bit on top, the one with the screw bit is a presta valve and the bigger one with no locknut is a schrader valve
2006-12-17 13:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by hirebrandkg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the valve stem,,any tire pump should work
2006-12-17 13:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by steve 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a valve. You can buy them at any Wal Mart, K-mart, or bicycle shop.
2006-12-17 13:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
....that would be the valve stem.......
2006-12-17 14:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by jo jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋