No bike pump wht else can i use if anything?!?

Question

i have no bike pump and i need to pump my bike'z tires is there anything else i could use..
sort of blonde question but u neva knoo

Answer 1

You can get CO2 cartridges to inflate your tires. In an extreme emergency, you can stuff grass inside (like in the middle of nowhere). As a cyclist, you should break down and buy at least a floor pump. Probably the most important thing to buy other than a helmet.

Answer 2

A couple of people have mentioned CO2 cartridges - these are good if your tube is still in tact. If you have a puncture, they are useless unless you have a replacement tube tube handy or a puncture repair kit.

I'm assuming, from the blonde remark you made, you probably haven't changed too many tyres either though - no offence.

Your best bet is to go to your local bike shop and get them to put 'slime' in your tyres and pump your tyres up for you too. This creates a film on the inside of your tubes that helps stop punctures and also minimises the air lost from your tyres. Remeber that tubes are porous and do naturally lose air over time.

And while you're there, buy a pump!!!

Answer 3

If you have a presta valve (skinny valve with a little head on it that you unscrew to pump it up or release air, then screw in to hold air) ---- You must have a bike pump -- or bike co2 system.

If you have a Schrater valve (Just like a car tire -- most beginner bikes have these) (It is fat and has a pin down inside of the middle of the valve) ---- Well you can pump this up at the gas station for .50 or you can use a bike pump, or a co2 system.

I realy like tire inflater co2 systems. You can get one at a bike store or on ebay for about $20. They are adaptable for either valve. You just screw a co2 cartridge on there and, BAM. your hand is frozen, and your tire is inflated.

You can get a bike pump for about $8 at Wal mart. You can also get a pack of paintball CO2 cartridges there for about $15.

Answer 4

No bike pump hm mm Do you have an air compressor that has a tire fitting? My next move would be a gas station or a friend in the neighborhood who may work on their car in the driveway these are people who may have a compressor to help you with the flat by airing them up for you.

Answer 5

If you have the right type of valve a car foot pump will fit or in a garage the compressed air pumps will work but most garages won't let you use them on bikes

Answer 6

For gods sake stop mucking about and go and buy a pump.

If you are going to start looking for petrol stations then you might as well find a bicycle shop.Most petrol stations won't let you use their compressed air for bikes anyway.

Borrow your mates pump, pump up your tyres and cycle to the shop.Then you can buy a pump and check it fits on your bike frame.

Answer 7

Walk your bike to the nearest gas station and use their pumps (DON'T OVERINFLATE)- read the side of the tire to get the correct PSI.

Then ride your bike to the bike shop and get yourself a pump. For $11 Planet Bike makes a decent mini pump that you can take with you when you ride.

Answer 8

Hello..you could also use any for of pressurised gas eg bottled cooking gas. The problem is getting the pipe to seal against the valve..you might be lucky if you could get a piece of tube to fit snuggly over the valve then slowly open the gas bottle valve..make sure there are no forms of ignition near when you try this. Also make sure you do it in a well ventilated area..

Good luck

Answer 9

Depends on what type of valves your tires have. If they are Schrader valves, you can use almost any pump, including ones designed for cars, but be careful not to over inflate. If they are Presta valves, you need a bike pump designed to be used on these valves.

Answer 10

Some bicycle tire valves can be used with the tyre pumps at a petrol station. Becareful that you don't over fill the tyre as it will explode - car tyres are filled at a much higher pressure than bicycle tyres so beware.