How to Inflate a PRESTA Valve at a Service Station

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  • @diymountainbike
    @diymountainbike  Рік тому +2

    Read more about putting air in these silly things 👉 www.diymountainbike.com/how-inflate-presta-valve/

  • @2ndAmendmentGlock
    @2ndAmendmentGlock 2 роки тому +32

    Just discovered presta valves today. Completely stupid, schrader valves are universal and everywhere. Worked fine for 100+ years. Now ya need an new adapter or a pump, freaking stupid...

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm 2 роки тому +5

      2ndAmendmentGlock: Presta valves were created because Shrader valves were too wide to accommodate onto the narrower rims created for road cyclists. Shrader valves created a weaker rim. Presta valves are narrower and leave more metal on rims.
      Horses worked fine for 100+ years and now we have other methods of transportation. It's about adapting to changing conditions which, hopefully, improve on previous ideas.
      Perhaps you may want to consider the advantages of researching the reasons for change prior to emoting so intensely. Lowers the blood pressure usually.

    • @ukestudio3002
      @ukestudio3002 2 роки тому +3

      Agree with you. More of a bother than an improvement regardless of history of narrow rims, since fat tyre cycles and mt. Bikes with larger rims and tyres use them also ..

  • @mezzab6974
    @mezzab6974 Рік тому +2

    Never seen these valves in my life , cheers for the cutting the valve cap in half , saved me walking home tonight

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  7 місяців тому

      I'm glad it helped...🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

  • @EvilDrummuh
    @EvilDrummuh 2 роки тому +2

    thank for spelling this out! i was about to buy a $30 kit to air up my presta valve tires. time to go to walmart!

  • @kevingumfory
    @kevingumfory 3 роки тому +112

    should rename this video to GET A PUMP OR AN ADAPTER.

    • @spl1tr2
      @spl1tr2 2 роки тому

      For real. Waste of time watching this bs video

    • @dial7289
      @dial7289 Рік тому +2

      nah he showed how to make ur own solution

    • @markadams8857
      @markadams8857 Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comment you saved me 4 minutes of useless babble.

    • @selfactualizer2099
      @selfactualizer2099 8 місяців тому

      I live in the city so, I just walk to a nearby gas station
      It's lighter lol

    • @caseyhoward9101
      @caseyhoward9101 5 місяців тому

      I didn't believe you at first so I watched the video and regretted it. Complete waste of time.

  • @felixortiz8158
    @felixortiz8158 2 роки тому +14

    Thanks a lot for this, didn’t realize you needed to loosen the top piece and I was trying to fill it without doubt that🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @linking-it
    @linking-it 7 місяців тому +3

    At last the answer i was looking for, Thank you.

  • @lori3502
    @lori3502 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for posting this video! I bought an air inflator (compressor?) for my car tires that uses power from the cigarette lighter. It came with an adapter for both schrader and presta valves. I will try filling the tires on my bike (presta valves) by following your demo. Thanks again.

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  9 місяців тому +1

      Excellent, thanks for the comment. Those little adapters are super cheap I carry one on my bike. Happy Riding 🚴🚴

  • @TwoCatsUp
    @TwoCatsUp 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! Bought a bike this summer with the Presta valves and now I wish I had those adapters in my hand right now! Exactly what I was looking for here. :)

  • @antoniomunoz9065
    @antoniomunoz9065 2 роки тому +2

    I did this hack and it worked. Not a lot of psi but enough to ride

  • @MudBucketGaming
    @MudBucketGaming Рік тому +7

    Screw the cap on upside down after cutting the end off. The bottom end is just the right size :) hope this help someone

  • @jessewilliams2516
    @jessewilliams2516 2 роки тому +5

    This is the exact video I needed

  • @murrayrunge5602
    @murrayrunge5602 2 роки тому +2

    I had that issue today after getting my new tube and used my rubber-tipped air chuck blower. Thanks for the link to get adaptor.

  • @pieman12345678987654
    @pieman12345678987654 3 роки тому +4

    The trick about the caps actually does work if you need it to lol. I just did it because i didn't have any adapters. Now i can ride to the store to get adapters lol.

  • @rickanduiza186
    @rickanduiza186 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for posting this video! Dummy me couldn't figure out how to pump the tires!

  • @Mojo32
    @Mojo32 Рік тому +7

    Before watching, increase playback speed to 1.75x.

  • @marklouieadame
    @marklouieadame 2 роки тому +10

    Presta valve should be phased out

  • @ocriders4199
    @ocriders4199 3 роки тому +2

    I just wanted to say that I liked your video

  • @Phonamana
    @Phonamana 2 роки тому +3

    I saw another video sand they cut the cap but, they put the cap on upside down after they cut the cap. I don't know if it works on all presta valves but, it looked like it worked for him.
    I just got a bike with Presta valves and I was looking for how to get the gauge on my pump to read the pressure. It doesn't read the pressure until I start pumping it and I am pretty sure it's not accurate because it starts at zeo and only goes to 20 psi on the first pump when there air already in the tire.
    I had actually already bought those Presta valve adapters on Amazon and I tried to use them to get a gauge reading but, it didn't read until I pumped it even with the presta valve adapter. I did notice the valve could lock by twisting that one end but, I didn't know if that was supposed to do that until I saw your video. Thanks for showing us that we can loosen it to put air in the tire. I will try to unlock the presta valve and see if I can get a reading.

    • @richpierre
      @richpierre 2 роки тому

      First thing I thought was he did it upside down

  • @topg8085
    @topg8085 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome. What a life saver. Thank you for making this video.

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels 2 роки тому

      You got it. You're welcome. Don't mention it. You bet.
      It's a courtesy ! 👩‍🌾

  • @ryigen83
    @ryigen83 7 місяців тому +1

    I watched one of those hack vids about it. the cap you cut needed to be put on the presta upside down it seems.

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  7 місяців тому

      Great comment, I'll have to try that out!! Thanks 🚴‍♂🚴‍♂

  • @adjmbb5109
    @adjmbb5109 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks man. I guess it's the only way. I want to go for a bike ride but I always forget It has presta valves.

  • @FroggyFrog9000
    @FroggyFrog9000 Рік тому +1

    grest vid thanks, i will try this hack but with cutting the cap longer

  • @NestlaysChaulkolateChips
    @NestlaysChaulkolateChips 6 місяців тому +1

    I couldn't get that adapter trick to work either

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  6 місяців тому

      I've been gathering up some valve caps to try it again. Stay tuned 🚴🚴

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum 2 роки тому +6

    You cut the cap too short.
    It works if you only cut the very end off and push a drill bit or something through so it will screw on to the valve.
    You can't check the pressure unless there's a gauge on the inflation nozzle but you can get going again, for sure!

  • @MAPAHaus5
    @MAPAHaus5 2 місяці тому +1

    Why can't you just leave the adaptor?

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  2 місяці тому

      You can, just remember to screw the valve back in.🚴🚴

  • @Asuma492
    @Asuma492 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing it helped me.

  • @krishnaprasadvijayarajan
    @krishnaprasadvijayarajan Рік тому

    You saved my day!

  • @blkxdragon
    @blkxdragon Рік тому +1

    Why the heck did they switch to these valves? lol

  • @plants4thewin
    @plants4thewin Рік тому

    Adapter, great thanks.

  • @plants4thewin
    @plants4thewin Рік тому

    LOL...that adapter works better than the fitting on the bike pump.

  • @CryptoBates
    @CryptoBates 2 роки тому

    I drove around for n hour n couldn't find a place to fill it up presta valve angry

  • @Azt3k9
    @Azt3k9 10 місяців тому +1

    I have the adaptor but I couldn't fill. Lol

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  10 місяців тому

      Hi, remember before screwing the adaptor on loosen the little lock on the top of the valve, then give the valve a tap to make sure it's working.

  • @Pursnikity_20022
    @Pursnikity_20022 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this Trying to figure out how the hell to do it 😂

  • @joegaragozzo1640
    @joegaragozzo1640 3 роки тому +2

    I messed up a few of them.....so frustrating!

  • @bepid5226
    @bepid5226 2 роки тому +1

    First video thanks

  • @richmore7602
    @richmore7602 2 роки тому

    Thank you Brotha 🤙🏽

  • @MrShadyabs
    @MrShadyabs 3 роки тому +1

    Tried the same adapter.. Doesn't work in gas station

  • @brandonnonya3680
    @brandonnonya3680 Рік тому +1

    Life was easier before presta valves. This is what happens when engineers get bored.

  • @Purpleking47
    @Purpleking47 3 роки тому +1

    This is just what I needed, thx bro.

  • @SolarizeYourLife
    @SolarizeYourLife Рік тому

    The problem with that adapter is it only screws to the very top thread not the body thread, for people that have tubeless tires....

  • @stellar8689
    @stellar8689 2 роки тому +1

    5 minutes and 13 seconds with onne bit of useful information: "get an adapter".

  • @CryptoBates
    @CryptoBates 2 роки тому

    Didn't work for me.

  • @Meowchiavelli
    @Meowchiavelli 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for explaining in 5 mins what could have been shown in 30 seconds.

  • @lfk6370
    @lfk6370 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

  • @markw.schumann297
    @markw.schumann297 Рік тому

    First 2:10 is content-free.

  • @josephfuellhart
    @josephfuellhart Місяць тому +1

    Way cool.....

  • @RogerEngland
    @RogerEngland 3 роки тому +4

    You did the Hack completely wrong. You cut the cap to short, as you need to flip the cap after cutting it, so it can screw in and seal it. This video is the proper way: ua-cam.com/video/cYCFhz2LWIU/v-deo.html

  • @2striplj
    @2striplj 3 роки тому

    I only heard this video, I was looking out my window.

  • @final8ty
    @final8ty Рік тому +1

    Video could of been done with a screenshot

  • @lindamorgan2678
    @lindamorgan2678 2 роки тому

    The Adapter is a no brainer folks ..No one should purchase a tire with presto valves with out buying an adapter. The Hack here I thought was pure genius UNTIL you said it did not work. Why do you waste people's time ?

  • @x3frankV
    @x3frankV 2 роки тому +1

    Bro seriously. I stoped at watching at 2:20, rest is history

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, hopefully a couple minutes helped👍

  • @mcreationgraph
    @mcreationgraph 2 роки тому

    On croirait qu'il a découvert le marteau a bomber le verre

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm666 3 роки тому +1

    POS system...tried to pump up tire and all air went out!

  • @garylomas8242
    @garylomas8242 4 роки тому

    Nice video

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels 2 роки тому

      Yeah, yeah. Whatever you say chef frying pan 👩‍🍳

  • @angelrey1619
    @angelrey1619 2 роки тому +1

    Stupid idea of changing the valve design. What you need to do is cut the cap with a blade just enough to go in upside down and it does work. Thats what i did and works really good.

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  2 роки тому +1

      Developed for skinny road bike wheels. The smaller hole in the rim makes a stronger wheel. I'm with you though kind of a pain.🚴

  • @matthewnicholson2699
    @matthewnicholson2699 5 місяців тому +1

    Why do they even make these stupid valves???? Whata headache

  • @loranhedgecoke6808
    @loranhedgecoke6808 Рік тому +1

    Its A Stupid Idea.A Perfect Example of.If it's not broke don't fix it.Pain In The Ass.Making Rocket Science out of Something Simple

  • @nicholasmao2321
    @nicholasmao2321 3 роки тому

    thanks

  • @Ranger_k16
    @Ranger_k16 3 роки тому +2

    Presta valves are the stupidest thing ever

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm 2 роки тому

      Range77: If you believe that presta valves are the "stupidest thing ever" you must be living quite the protected life.
      Presta valves were created because Shrader valves were too wide to accommodate onto the narrower rims created for road cyclists. Shrader valves created a weaker rim. Presta valves are narrower and leave more metal on rims.

    • @Ranger_k16
      @Ranger_k16 2 роки тому

      @@lazurm because why? You didnt finish your thought and I'm open to hearing your point of view

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm 2 роки тому

      @@Ranger_k16 My first sentence was a reaction to the thought that you stated in your "stupidest thing ever" post. What I meant was that, since there are MANY stupider things, if you thought that presta valves were the stupidest of all, well, you must be quite sheltered because, after all, there are thousands of things that are far stupider and presta valves aren't stupid at all, for the reason I summarized in my first post to you here. Of course I was taking you literally.
      Do you now understand? (Sheesh....)

  • @nikfaris_1891
    @nikfaris_1891 3 роки тому

    i see

  • @paulpowell5901
    @paulpowell5901 2 роки тому

    👍🏻💯

  • @VixDied
    @VixDied 3 роки тому +1

    No shit dude I wanted diy

  • @AgentOffice
    @AgentOffice 2 роки тому +1

    What's the point, why do they use this garbage

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm 2 роки тому +2

      Presta valves were created because Shrader valves were too wide to accommodate onto the narrower rims created for road cyclists. Shrader valves created a weaker rim. Presta valves are narrower and leave more metal on rims.
      They are actually better than shrader in that respect.

    • @AgentOffice
      @AgentOffice 2 роки тому

      @@lazurm ok

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels 2 роки тому

      @@lazurm
      Nah, son. That's been debunked.
      One of those salior moon girls proved it wrong in the eighties.

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm 2 роки тому

      @@Training_Wheels The 1880's?

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels 2 роки тому

      @@lazurm
      You trying to outclass a suave, delectable stallion such as myself ?
      HA !!! I was raised in the gallows of fourewt & shemlechk. My skin is even tougher that of a top teir honey badger.
      Do your worst, peasant. 🧐

  • @Monteiro2002
    @Monteiro2002 Рік тому +1

    B

  • @jamesschrom317
    @jamesschrom317 5 місяців тому +1

    Horrible stupid Presta valves! My rear tire worked to air up but not the front. Brand new Ebike. there is not enough stem sticking up for the tire gauge to measure the pressure. it airs up just fine.

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  5 місяців тому

      Ugh...I know exactly what you're talking about.🚴🚴🚴

  • @mikebazil1
    @mikebazil1 Рік тому +1

    What a tool.

  • @christobin4289
    @christobin4289 Рік тому

    It’s just a stupid valve and makes no sense

  • @williamdonnell3449
    @williamdonnell3449 4 місяці тому +1

    Get to the point!!! for christ sake!

  • @aussiewantok
    @aussiewantok 2 роки тому +1

    I'm sorry, but presta valves are shite...

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm 2 роки тому +1

      Presta valves were created because Shrader valves were too wide to accommodate onto the narrower rims created for road cyclists. Shrader valves created a weaker rim. Presta valves are narrower and leave more metal on rims.

    • @aussiewantok
      @aussiewantok 2 роки тому

      @@lazurm you are correct, it's just that one of my kids bike has presta, hence we had to get an adaptor and struggle with that
      For professionals, I can see the benefits for sure

  • @definitee.y9174
    @definitee.y9174 5 місяців тому

    My goodness none of these videos have been helpful 🤦🏻

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  5 місяців тому

      Let me know what you want to see and I'll see if I can make it.🚴🚴

  • @alexandershvets6381
    @alexandershvets6381 2 роки тому

    dumbest invation ever

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels 2 роки тому

      Don't SAY stuff like that.
      My wife doesn't like seeing mean comments and she might see yours, silly ! You're being SILLY !!
      💵🐓🕺🏻

  • @jakeowens1770
    @jakeowens1770 Рік тому +1

    Get to the point already

  • @fernandoo.2628
    @fernandoo.2628 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for nothing! 😊

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  10 місяців тому

      I understand 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️