I just bought my first bike and this pump.... how do I(and what do I use to ) mount this on the bike? Was I supposed to buy another piece of tool...?
854673
It is designed to attach to the two pre-drilled holes on the down tube or seat tube of your bike frame. These are the same two holes where you would attach (or have already attached) a water bottle holder. You will need an Allen wrench that fits the existing screws in the frame. This is a hex-style L-shaped wrench. If you already have a water bottle holder mounted to the frame, no problem, your new pump holder will fit underneath it. Remove the two screws from your frame, remove your bottle holder (if you have one), place the pump's included mounting bracket directly over the holes in the frame, place the water bottle holder over that (if you have a bottle holder), and reinsert your screws. The pump should be positioned on the left or right side of your bike frame if you did this correctly.
854674
I think this video should help, it is not this pump but the concepts are the same:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W0oU93bQSk
854675
I'm pretty sure this is made to be thrown in a little bag or pouch that mounts to the bike. I don't remember if any mounts came with it.
854676
I keep mine in a pack, but i thought mine came with amount it snapped into that had a rubber strap
854677
That's a good question. Normally the orange lock on the back is supoused to keep engaged the pump to the bike but I was not able to do it. The only solution that I found was to hold it with one hand against the wheel and pump air with the other.
1723062
I use my bike pump all the time, it fits fine... Could it be that you didn't lock it after you put the valve in? I've forgotton that step, and the pump definitely won't work until it's locked.Also, one of the best investments I've ever made is the portable air compressor that runs off the car cigarette lighter. I bought it at a local hardware store for around $20, and I see that Amazon has one for $26. I use it all the time for pumping up sports balls, bike tires, and the BOB.
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I bought this thing and could not get it to work on my ladies schwinn cruiser bike. It seems to need the cross bar (which I thought were only on mens bikes). Am I missing somthing because I am thinking of sending it back.
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I have added an image. The pump comes with the screws that screw the base onto the frame of the bike, and then it comes with the velcro to keep in place.
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This is all you need..the end fits on the valve stem of the bike tire and locks on so air will not escape..It is a good pump...
414947
I purchased another pump. The SKS was ok but slow and awkward compared to many other quality pumps out there. I purchased a Parks Tool Frame Pump wich really like and also I own Specilized high Pressure and Blackburn Mt. Bike Bottle holder mounted that performs flawlessly
669150
Yes! I was confused about this too because of the packaging but yes you can use a regular old hand bike pump. It comes with the attachment that you need.
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Go to a local bike shop that sells tools. That is how I got mine. There are a couple different styles of tools and you need to get the right one.
133645
You can not use a bike pump or gas station pump. You need a pump that will blow up a air matress. You can purchase them at job lot for ten bucks or on amazon
2117107
I would recommend getting a standard bicycle tire pump. This pump does not have the ness essay fitting to pump up a tire.
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I dont think so- I used our bike pump- if I recall, it had an adapter to put on the bike pump. It was definitely a little awkward to pump up without a helper but I think I just wedged it between my feet or something!
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Joe C: Just a hand tire pump that is used to inflate bicycle tires, basketballs, soccer balls, etc. You'll need a "needle" of the type used for inflating basketballs etc. I think you and yours will have an enormous amount of fun with this. Good luck.
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I see you've been waiting for an answer for a long time. I have the very same question. It looks like on all the units I've seen that you have to thread the chain through them, which would be easy for chains on geared bikes. I'm gonna guess that it would be a problem using one of these which would be a shame.
133644
You just have to be sure you have the right nozzle on a pump (the plastic type, not the skinny metal bicycle type). You can get a cheap pump for $10-$15. Have fun!
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I do not know the particulars of your bike, but most bikes have the same mounting holes. This topeak is for diskbrakes. If you do not have disk brakes, you have to order the other style. There are some good videos on youtube showing the mounting
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We used an air compressor with an Air Blow Gun nozzle (http://www.amazon.com/IIT-10010-Piece-Air-Blow/dp/B004GHKASA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&q;id=1394589490&sr;=8-5&keywords;=air+blow+gun+nozzle). FYI, the nozzle will also attach to most bicycle pumps. We have also used a hand pump from an exercise ball (http://www.amazon.com/action-Floats-Exercise-Hippity-bouncer/dp/B00147OVDA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1394589622&sr;=8-3&keywor;ds=exercise+ball+hand+pump) to top it off occasionally.
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This fits a Schrader valve. Most bikes have a Presta valve. If your bike valve has a small metal lock nut which needs to be unscrewed it is a Presta valve. This pump will not work. If your bike valve looks like your car valves, it is a Schrader valve. Then this pump will work fine.