Flat Tire...can't pump air in?

[VeganBikeChick]

I am such a goof!! Completely forgot to unscrew the Presta valve before attempting to inflate the tube. I've been filling my tires 2x/month at least and can't believe I forgot such a simple thing!

Thanks for all of the replies, TE. You're the best!

[gbunker]

I am so glad to learn that I am not the only one who has done this!
Gillian

[trickycoolj]

I bought a cheapie pump at Target last year and couldn't figure out how to get it to work this year. Went and bought a nicer floor pump at the LBS and actually looked at the tag before tossing it. Turns out the nozzle lever operates opposite of every other one I used as a kid, sticking up to pump, folded down to put on/take off. Whoops. On the plus side, this pump is supposed to work on both types of valves without adapters that I'd probably lose!

[Velocivixen]

@VeganBikeChick, no worries. I'm glad it was something easy to deal with. (You could always say you were just "testing" us! lol)