Weird floor pump problem

[Kalidurga]

I often have the same issue with my floor pump and the presta valves on my front tire. No matter what kind of tube is in my front tire, it takes a few tries to get the pump to work. Whereas the rear tire works on the first try just about every time. If someone has a clue why front tires are the "jinx" tires, I'd love to hear it, too.

[ace]

I'd be ok if it were a few times, and then it worked. But I'm trying like 10 times, and I just can't get it to work! Frustrating.....

[spokewench]

I'd be ok if it were a few times, and then it worked. But I'm trying like 10 times, and I just can't get it to work! Frustrating.....

IT's hard to tell what is going on with your description since a floor pump worked at the LBS and your floor pump works on your rear tire. I would guess it has something to do with the inner tube stem in your front tire.

Here is a little tip that helps all pumps work. Put the stem at the bottom of the wheel, i.e. down by the ground, instead of at the top or at the side. I know it sounds stupid but sometimes it does the trick.

[ace]

Thanks, spoke. I do always put it down by the ground, seems to work better. I am doomed, DOOMED! Not to be dramatic or anything.