What pump can you use to inflate tires? I own this and every pump I've tried does not fit since the wheel circumfrence is so small.
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I have used a compressor and the air pump at our gas station, both worked fine.
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It is quite difficult to inflate these tires - I have a small air compressor that has a low profile nozzle on it that just barely fits, and even then it takes some luck to get it off and on. We had a tire go flat (punctured) and had to buy a new tire from Bumbleride. I would rather have wanted to fix the tire or patch it, but then figured that spending the 25 bucks on a new tire was better than spending hours of frustration in trying to fix something that probably wasn't meant to be fixed.
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Hi LBC! We recommend a small hand pump like this one, Topeak Peakini II Mini Pump or a foot/bicycle pump. Air compressors and gas stations can over inflate the tire pretty quickly but can be used in an emergency. We recommend a 25-30 psi which allows for some give when squeezed. It is very important you don't use the stroller if you have flat or low inflated tires as a pinch flat can occur. The trick to inflating the tire is to slightly hold the stem of the inner tube away from the rim while you connect the nozzle of the pump. Thank you for your question! Hi LBC! We recommend a small hand pump like this one, Topeak Peakini II Mini Pump or a foot/bicycle pump. Air compressors and gas stations can over inflate the tire pretty quickly but can be used in an emergency. We recommend a 25-30 psi which allows for some give when squeezed. It is very important you don't use the stroller if you have flat or low inflated tires as a pinch flat can occur. The trick to inflating the tire is to slightly hold the stem of the inner tube away from the rim while you connect the nozzle of the pump. Thank... » Read More Hi LBC! We recommend a small hand pump like this one, Topeak Peakini II Mini Pump or a foot/bicycle pump. Air compressors and gas stations can over inflate the tire pretty quickly but can be used in an emergency. We recommend a 25-30 psi which allows for some give when squeezed. It is very important you don't use the stroller if you have flat or low inflated tires as a pinch flat can occur. The trick to inflating the tire is to slightly hold the stem of the inner tube away from the rim while you connect the nozzle of the pump. Thank you for your question! « Show Less
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I fill mine up at the gas station air pump. It's a little tricky getting it on right at first but it does fit and it works great!
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Hi...I actually use my parent's. I called and they said it is a Black and Decker Air Station. Hope that helps!
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You can use a special adapter which can be fitted to any air pump called Topeak Pressure-Rite Anti-Air Loss Connector. I did have to tinker with it by not screwing it completely otherwise it would let air go through for whatever reason.
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How is it used? you mean how to use it? Just plug the tire inflator to the air hose. and hold end of hose to the valve stem to pump air. how is the quality? It works good on car tire. it pump air quite fast. i've had it for about 2 months now. it still pump air as it was new. gauge is still reading accurately. i've used it to pump a portable air can to 100psi. I mean it works good for that price on sale. I like it.
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So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.
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Same thing with me but I put a little air in it- put it inside the tires-put them on the rims and then pumped them up to correct pressure and they worked great. Try it- I didn't think they were the right size but they have been on 2 months with no problems.
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You can buy the pump in amazon or in Walmart or Target. i would recommen you buy the ones that have the two diferent sizes of tire valves(gas station and the small one)
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I have had trouble in the past with getting the tires to fit a small rim....they are wide. I would encourage trying it out at a bike shop first before ordering them. I was able to get them on my bike but mine were 700x28c. That is the smallest I think i would go. They were somewhat difficult to fit....and barely did at that!
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I used my air compressor. Too bad they didn't come with tires that never go flat. I might switch mine with those. Harbor Freight if you have them near you has tires that never go flat and you don't have to inflate.
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I have a small pancake air compressor that works fine so haven't tried the hand pump. You might try one of the little car tire air compressors that plug into the cigarette lighter
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Hello Sylvia, thank you for your question. You can check out our YouTube video Channel for all our product videos and specifically this link for how to use the Pump Me Up! Bike Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXy1EuICr1sHopefully that answers your question but please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
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You need to find the correct air connection to fit your air compressor line, there are several different types. No you can not use a bicycle pump, the make a manual version of this product if you do not have an air compressor. I really like mine.
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Any bike pump will work. I would suggest a full size pump with foot pegs. We used a small hand held bike pump but it broke down after a few days, full size much easier to use. Great rocket, you will have a blast.
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You just have to turn a couple of pieces inside the pump to use it with diferent types of tyres. The cardboard which it came packed had the instructions to do it. You can find these instructions at http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/Peakini2
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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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Not sure I fully understand the question but if the tire has a standard Schrader valve, you should be able to inflate the tire with the ARB Inflator attached to a compressor. You first attach the ARB to the compressor hose via the standard 1/4" compressor adaptor on one end of the ARB and then clip the other end of the ARB that has the short stainless steel hose with Schrader adaptor onto the tire's valve. Squeeze the actuaton handle on the ARB to begin air flow. Hope that helps.
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I am in the same boat. Mine came a bit inflated but not enough to use. Trying to inflate with pump (not provided) I don't feel much progress is happening.
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Yes, although it doesn't move a whole lot of air on the pumping, you could pump tires up with it. It just might take a while though but it's really compact. I recommend getting the CO2 cartridge kits. They're really compact and much faster.
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I believe I used our tire pump that hooks up to the car's lighter but only because it was quicker. Have to be very careful that you don't over fill it. It comes with a pump.