I pump mine to 140psi...and the next day, they're 110.
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07-10-2009, 04:16 PM #1
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07-11-2009, 02:04 AM #2
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That's ok then, it's clearly not just me!!!
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07-11-2009, 07:58 AM #3
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Definitely not.
Originally Posted by tantrumbean
That's ok then, it's clearly not just me!!!
On my road bike, the front tire loses about 10 psi overnight after pumping to 100, and the back tire only about 3-4 psi (same starting point). The front tire's tube seems to have a problem with it.
Even if I pump them to 110, it's pretty much the same result after a day or two.
I am not heavy (120 lbs) but I just can't ride my road bike on tires with pressure under 90 psi. It's pretty around here and tire pressure makes a world of difference.
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07-26-2009, 08:32 PM #4
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Great thread! Isn't it crazy that putting air in a tire causes all of us so much grief?!?!
I used to always have bloody gashes all over my knuckles from hitting my spokes when I fought to pull the pump off the valve. It would suddenly release and wham, another bloody gash. So I have a thick fleece winter glove that I put on before I pull the pump off. But I don't carry the glove with me on the bike, so this is only for at-home tire pumping.
My LBS gave me a great tip for getting a good seal on a presta valve. Spit on the valve or into the pump...yes, this is gross, but I swear it helps. I'm sure you could also use water. It seems to help the rubber gasket inside the pump seal to the valve.
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07-30-2009, 06:31 AM #5
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I have a Planet Bike floor pump. It costs $26.49 on Amazon. Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-10...8964041&sr=8-1
It has both presta and schraeder options. I am a small woman and have no problems pumping up my tires. I have no relation to Planet Bike, but I like their products and philosophy. I think they started off in a garage and make quality products at reasonable prices, and donate some of their money to bike causes. Don't let low tires stop you from biking!
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07-30-2009, 12:09 PM #6
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This is a great thread
I usually totally deflated my tires before I can get them pumped 
I'm also small and getting them pumped to 110 is hard. I'm going to try getting some air out before I pump to see if it helps....
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07-30-2009, 02:41 PM #7
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WE should have a NoCal TE pump party...
Meet in a parking lot somewhere and each person demonstrate our tire inflating method... then set the whole thing to music and submit it to you-tube.
I have a floor pump with the dealies you stand on (so the pump doesn't travel). When I pump I end up doing these wacked out plee-ays (ballet help here) because my legs are long and the pump is short.
I'm 125 lbs and pump to psi 130... unless its wet outside.
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