How to Inflate a PRESTA Valve at a Service Station

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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    Ever get a flat on your MTB? Easy to fix and expected, but the other day I found myself trail side with a flat and no way to put air in the tire. Sure I could have run over to a gas station and aired up, but with a PRESTA VALVE your out of luck.
    Get a little adaptor and drop it in your saddle bag and never worry again. I bought mine at Amazon here's the link to the Mobi Adaptor... amzn.to/34NjIYz

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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 +28

    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 +4

      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 +2

      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 ..

  • @Mojo32
    @Mojo32 Рік тому +6

    Before watching, increase playback speed to 1.75x.

  • @kevingumfory
    @kevingumfory 3 роки тому +110

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

    • @spl1tr2
      @spl1tr2 Рік 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 3 місяці тому

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

    • @caseyhoward9101
      @caseyhoward9101 26 днів тому

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

  • @marklouieadame
    @marklouieadame Рік тому +10

    Presta valve should be phased out

  • @lori3502
    @lori3502 4 місяці 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  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @MudBucketGaming
    @MudBucketGaming Рік тому +6

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

  • @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 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @antoniomunoz9065
    @antoniomunoz9065 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @mezzab6974
    @mezzab6974 10 місяців 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  2 місяці тому

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

  • @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. :)

  • @pieman12345678987654
    @pieman12345678987654 2 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.

  • @EvilDrummuh
    @EvilDrummuh Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @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.

  • @jessewilliams2516
    @jessewilliams2516 2 роки тому +5

    This is the exact video I needed

  • @rickanduiza186
    @rickanduiza186 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum Рік 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!

  • @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

  • @adjmbb5109
    @adjmbb5109 2 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.

  • @ocriders4199
    @ocriders4199 3 роки тому +2

    I just wanted to say that I liked your video

  • @ryigen83
    @ryigen83 2 місяці 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  2 місяці тому

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

  • @topg8085
    @topg8085 Рік тому +1

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

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels Рік тому

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

  • @brandonnonya3680
    @brandonnonya3680 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Asuma492
    @Asuma492 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing it helped me.

  • @bepid5226
    @bepid5226 2 роки тому +1

    First video thanks

  • @stellar8689
    @stellar8689 Рік тому +1

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

  • @FroggyFrog9000
    @FroggyFrog9000 Рік тому

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

  • @NestlaysChaulkolateChips
    @NestlaysChaulkolateChips Місяць тому +1

    I couldn't get that adapter trick to work either

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  Місяць тому

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

  • @blkxdragon
    @blkxdragon Рік тому +1

    Why the heck did they switch to these valves? lol

  • @krishnaprasadvijayarajan
    @krishnaprasadvijayarajan Рік тому

    You saved my day!

  • @plants4thewin
    @plants4thewin Рік тому

    Adapter, great thanks.

  • @joegaragozzo1640
    @joegaragozzo1640 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Pursnikity_20022
    @Pursnikity_20022 Рік тому

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

  • @plants4thewin
    @plants4thewin Рік тому

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

  • @richmore7602
    @richmore7602 Рік тому

    Thank you Brotha 🤙🏽

  • @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....

  • @Azt3k9
    @Azt3k9 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  5 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.

  • @MrShadyabs
    @MrShadyabs 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @lfk6370
    @lfk6370 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Meowchiavelli
    @Meowchiavelli 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jamesschrom317
    @jamesschrom317 6 днів 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 днів тому

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

  • @Purpleking47
    @Purpleking47 3 роки тому +1

    This is just what I needed, thx bro.

  • @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

  • @CryptoBates
    @CryptoBates Рік тому

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

  • @markw.schumann297
    @markw.schumann297 Рік тому

    First 2:10 is content-free.

  • @final8ty
    @final8ty Рік тому

    Video could of been done with a screenshot

  • @CryptoBates
    @CryptoBates Рік тому

    Didn't work for me.

  • @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 ?

  • @2striplj
    @2striplj 3 роки тому

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

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm666 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @matthewnicholson2699
    @matthewnicholson2699 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @mcreationgraph
    @mcreationgraph 2 роки тому

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

  • @nicholasmao2321
    @nicholasmao2321 3 роки тому

    thanks

  • @garylomas8242
    @garylomas8242 3 роки тому

    Nice video

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels Рік тому

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

  • @mikebazil1
    @mikebazil1 7 місяців тому +1

    What a tool.

  • @nikfaris_1891
    @nikfaris_1891 3 роки тому

    i see

  • @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👍

  • @Monteiro2002
    @Monteiro2002 Рік тому

    B

  • @VixDied
    @VixDied 2 роки тому +1

    No shit dude I wanted diy

  • @paulpowell5901
    @paulpowell5901 Рік тому

    👍🏻💯

  • @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.🚴

  • @Ranger_k16
    @Ranger_k16 2 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....)

  • @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

  • @christobin4289
    @christobin4289 Рік тому

    It’s just a stupid valve and makes no sense

  • @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 Рік тому

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

    • @lazurm
      @lazurm Рік тому

      @@Training_Wheels The 1880's?

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels Рік 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. 🧐

  • @definitee.y9174
    @definitee.y9174 13 днів тому

    My goodness none of these videos have been helpful 🤦🏻

    • @diymountainbike
      @diymountainbike  11 днів тому

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

  • @alexandershvets6381
    @alexandershvets6381 Рік тому

    dumbest invation ever

    • @Training_Wheels
      @Training_Wheels Рік 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 !!
      💵🐓🕺🏻

  • @fernandoo.2628
    @fernandoo.2628 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for nothing! 😊

  • @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

  • @jakeowens1770
    @jakeowens1770 Рік тому +1

    Get to the point already