Can You Use A Car Tire Pump For Bike Tires? The long answer: The reason you can sometimes use an automotive air-pump on a bicycle tire/tube is because they share an identical valve. (See: Schrader valve/Schrader tube in the Terminology Index). If you have this type, you will definitely be able to get air into
Are All Inflation Needles The Same Size? Are all inflation needles the same size? A standard sized needle is generally 1 1/4 inches (about 3.2 cm) long and 5/16 of an inch (about 0.79 cm) in diameter. Standard sports balls only permit 1 1/4 inches of a needle to enter the ball, but a longer
How To Pump A Bike Tyre With A Manual Pump? Inflate the tire. Now that the pump is securely attached to the bike tire’s valve, it’s time to pump! This step is pretty self-explanatory. For a floor pump, put your feet on the sides and begin pumping with both hands. For a hand pump, use
How To Pump A Bike Tire With A Needle? Most bike pumps work with Schrader valves. You may need an additional adapter if your bike tire has a Presta valve. You can either use a floor pump or a hand pump. Below, we outline how to pump a bike tire with both types of pumps.