BroganThompson Posted October 16 Share Hey Bikehub, I recently got an air compressor and want to get an attachment to pump our bike tyres but all our valves are Presta Valves. All the inflators I can find are for Schrader valves. Does anyone have a link or know where I could get an inflator for Presta Valves in JHB? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomik Posted October 16 Share Get an adaptor from Sportsmans Warehouse or any LBS I presume. https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/concept-av-fv-valve-adapter/?sku=1689883&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyL24BhCtARIsALo0fSBsaYBhkb5akSxVbr8lcHYi99zUuyq6lxeQefdRVqfrDvzj8oHV0xwaArh8EALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted October 16 Share 7 minutes ago, Tomik said: Get an adaptor from Sportsmans Warehouse or any LBS I presume. https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/concept-av-fv-valve-adapter/?sku=1689883&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyL24BhCtARIsALo0fSBsaYBhkb5akSxVbr8lcHYi99zUuyq6lxeQefdRVqfrDvzj8oHV0xwaArh8EALw_wcB this is the cheapest and quickest solution I got a spare pump hose and joined it onto my comprssor hose https://cyclehouse.co.za/product/ravx-pump-hose-and-head/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroganThompson Posted October 16 Share ok perfect! thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 16 Share I bought a digital pressure gauge and inflator for a compressor from Addendorf. Then cut off the standard schreauder fitting. I used a standard foot pump fitting, and attached that to the Addendorf unit. Now I can inflate both presta and schreuder from this unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel76 Posted October 17 Share On 10/16/2024 at 10:25 AM, Tomik said: Get an adaptor from Sportsmans Warehouse or any LBS I presume. https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/concept-av-fv-valve-adapter/?sku=1689883&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyL24BhCtARIsALo0fSBsaYBhkb5akSxVbr8lcHYi99zUuyq6lxeQefdRVqfrDvzj8oHV0xwaArh8EALw_wcB Or if you're a Temu user you can buy a pack of 5 for about the same price (and then you have spare when you invariably lose one! 😄) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 17 Share 2 hours ago, Stoffel76 said: Or if you're a Temu user you can buy a pack of 5 for about the same price (and then you have spare when you invariably lose one! 😄) These little guys work like a treat. Have had 2 for the past 15 years and they come in handy when you want to get air into your tyres at a fuel station(garage). Best investment you can make 🤙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted October 17 Share On 10/16/2024 at 11:10 AM, ChrisF said: I bought a digital pressure gauge and inflator for a compressor from Addendorf. Then cut off the standard schreauder fitting. I used a standard foot pump fitting, and attached that to the Addendorf unit. Now I can inflate both presta and schreuder from this unit. I did exactly the same thing - works proper especially when doing tubeless tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 17 Share Once you invest in a compressor ..... might as well get this foursome .... 1. Perfect to fit/adjust/remove silicone grips. .2 PERFECT dry the chain and any hard to reach areas.... 3. Cut the attachment off .... slide over the presta, core removed, for maximum air flow to bead a new tyre. NOTE - Do turn the pressure tegulator down to prevent a tyre bursting 4. Fit a foot pump fitting for both presta and schreuder to a digital gauge for ease of use 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i24 Posted October 18 Share You can use (1) to seat a tubeless tyre. Just take the core out and hold the nozzle against the valve stem. When it "pops" put your finger over the stem and quickly fit the core, then pump to required pressure with a proper adaptor. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 18 Share 3 minutes ago, i24 said: You can use (1) to seat a tubeless tyre. Just take the core out and hold the nozzle against the valve stem. When it "pops" put your finger over the stem and quickly fit the core, then pump to required pressure with a proper adaptor. I'm pretty sure (1) could be used in place of (2) aswell. Or does (2) do something special I'm not aware of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 18 Share 58 minutes ago, The Ouzo said: I'm pretty sure (1) could be used in place of (2) aswell. Or does (2) do something special I'm not aware of Once you use it you will understand 😉 (I was also sceptical when I first saw it) The frame cause a venturi pulling in more air, very handy for drying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i24 Posted October 18 Share Chris. Have you considered using (2) to seat a tubeless tyre? Could be useful if you could get all, or most, of the air into the valve stem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 18 Share 1 hour ago, i24 said: Chris. Have you considered using (2) to seat a tubeless tyre? Could be useful if you could get all, or most, of the air into the valve stem... A better photo of "2" Dont think this was meant for pressure applications, just high volume air flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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