Punt Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 So, I woke up at 5.15 and decided that since I couldn't sleep it was the perfect time to get my training back on track. So I got up, got dressed, filled my water bottle and wheeled my bike out the door. I should've taken arm warmers, but hell, I'm hardcore right, I'll be ok. Pedalling along, I'm happy I got up because I'm really enjoying the ride, my first in JHB, heading out towards the West Rand. About 3km into the ride, I look down at my back wheel and it's looking a bit sorry for itself, so I decide to give it a pump to get its spirits up along with mine. So I pull over, jump off and get cracking. So I took the valve cap off, unscrewed the valve, and pressed the pump up against the valve. I listened to the air whiz out of the tube, thinking that it'd feel so much better when the tire was nice and hard... I did, for a split second, think about how *** it'd be if I'd had a flat and forgot my spare... ironic... After pressing the pump up against the valve, I flip the lever to lock it in place... but it just doesn't feel right... so I try again... still not... and I start stressing... I start pumping, and nothing's happening... So I have a good hard look at my (new) pump... and the bloody thing is WRONG FOR THE VALVE TYPE!!! That MORON at my bike shop obviously hadn't had his morning (or afternoon) cup of coffee when he sold me a pump that was never gonna work on a road bike... So there I was, walking along, R1800 Shimano Tri shoes and helmet in hand, pushing my beautiful (new) R23000 Raleigh RC7000C on the pavement... feeling like an absolute toss that I didn't check the pump before taking it out on a ride. Just goes to show that spending a lot of money on good equipment is no cure for bad luck... Thanks to Martin tho, who stopped to give me a lift home in his bakkie. Good luck for the Argus mate!!
Hog_ Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Did you try turning that little rubber thingy inside the pump around?
Sammajoor Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Did you check if the valve was interchangeable. ie if you screw off the cap, the rubber comes out and you can turn it around for the road bike valve. turn it around and it works for the MTB Just an idea / question
Dirtbreath Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I think you are going to apologise to that MORON pretty soon.
Spinnekop Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 He....he...he.... Thread topic should read....."Money can't buy you knowledge" ??? Seems you did not know you can set the pump up for either road or MTB....(Directions for use above or if you still have the box the pump came in, it should be on there. )
Punt Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 Hmmm... I did try that, but the little rubber thingy doesn't seem like it's keen on moving or being turned around... Is it supposed to be this hard to get it out? I don't want to try to remove it if it's not meant to come out, and break the damn thing...
Sammajoor Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 He....he...he.... Thread topic should read....."Money can't buy you knowledge" ??? Seems you did not know you can set the pump up for either road or MTB....(Directions for use above or if you still have the box the pump came in' date=' it should be on there. ) [/quote'] RTFM....................... read the f%^gking manual
Dirtbreath Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Hmmm... I did try that' date=' but the little rubber thingy doesn't seem like it's keen on moving or being turned around... Is it supposed to be this hard to get it out? I don't want to try to remove it if it's not meant to come out, and break the damn thing...[/quote'] Go ask the moron to show you. While you're at it, buy him a beer.
CAAD4 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 What is more shocking is that you paid 23k for a new Raleigh. Hell man inflation is a b@#ch!
Punt Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 HAHA - SUCCESS!! I got it turned around! I completely agree... how do I change the thread's name to "Money can't buy you common sense..." Funny thing tho, I make a habit of reading absolutely everything I can about stuff I buy... owner's manuals, pamphlets, the box... everything... and I didn't see anything about being able to change the little rubber thingy around for different valve types... It's possible I missed it, but I'm not so sure... guess I'm not a very credible witness in my own defense now tho, am I...? So this rant is directed at me, from me, about my own stupidity. Hope it was as entertaining a read as it was writing about it.
Sammajoor Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 What is more shocking is that you paid 23k for a new Raleigh. Hell man inflation is a b@#ch! Maybe he went to that hop that told cyclists that Raleighs are on par with Cannondales, only a little cheaper
Sammajoor Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 HAHA - SUCCESS!! I got it turned around! I completely agree... how do I change the thread's name to "Money can't buy you common sense..." Funny thing tho' date=' I make a habit of reading absolutely everything I can about stuff I buy... owner's manuals, pamphlets, the box... everything... and I didn't see anything about being able to change the little rubber thingy around for different valve types... It's possible I missed it, but I'm not so sure... guess I'm not a very credible witness in my own defense now tho, am I...? So this rant is directed at me, from me, about my own stupidity. Hope it was as entertaining a read as it was writing about it.[/quote'] Welcome to the hub mate...... interesting read this
Brighter-Lights Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 To get the rubber 'thingy' out... screw off the retainer ring, flip the pump locking lever open and close and the rubber and plastic parts will come out... flip them around.... another method is: screw off the retainer ring, extend the pump to it's max length, bucket you one hand over the head of the pump while holding the head, quickly depress the pump as if pumping with your other hand... the air pressure will blow out the black rubber part + the plastic piece behind it... just be careful not to shoot the black rubber part into the bush etc. hence bucketing your hand over that hole/area to catch it... Good Punt... sorry... didn't see that you already had success when I typed this... Brighter-Lights2009-02-16 02:57:55
Dirtbreath Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Punt, kudo's for being able to laugh at yourself.
Spinnekop Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Punt' date=' kudo's for being able to laugh at yourself. [/quote'] About the only smile I got this morning....
Nancy Drew Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 punt, maybe you should forget about the moron and buy Agteros a beer.... you and him seem to have something in common https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=36065Nancy Drew2009-02-16 03:11:35
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