Performing tests with your bicycle pump will prevent you from being stranded after a flat tire. Bicycle pumps come in varying types to meet the needs of different riding styles. Conventional bike pumps, referred to as floor pumps, can inflate most types of bicycle tires. Miniature bike pumps allow for easy storage in your cycling backpack. According to REI, frame-fit pumps feature convenient mounting hardware that enables you to fasten the pump to the frame of your bicycle.
Step 1
Lower the base of your floor or foot pump to the ground. Place your thumb over the head of the pump hose. Press down on the handle or foot pedal to ensure no holes have formed in the pump hose. Remove the rubber caps from the air valves of the tire tubes.
Step 2
Lift the fastening lever on the head of the pump hose. Align the hose head on the tire tube's air valve to guarantee the compatibility of the components. Examine the bike pump for a hose adapter if you have French air valves on your tire tubes.
Step 3
Lower the fastening lever on the head of the pump hose. Place your ear close to the air valve as you engage the handle or foot pedal. Listen closely to make sure no air escapes during the inflation process. Measure how many pumps it requires to inflate your tire tubes.
Step 4
Utilize the different models of bike pumps on the air valves of your tire tubes. Compare the performance of the bike pumps to test the pump-to-inflation ratio. Align the mounting hardware over the frame of your bicycle to test the compatibility of the frame-fit pump.
Step 5
Examine the tire pressure gauge of your bike pump. Lift the fastening lever and remove the head of the hose from the air valve. Utilize a handheld tire pressure gauge to test the amount of air in the tire tube. Compare the measurements of the two pressure gauges to test the accuracy of the pump.
Things You'll Need
- Tire pressure gauge
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