Parasitic pump

DaveP · 2010-11-14T12:37:54+00:00

Fantastic idea perfect for commuters or urban cyclists, nick air out of car tires. Would it work for a Presta version? http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/11/emergency_bike_pump_sucks_air_from.html :evil: :evil:

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November 14, 2010 at 12:37 pm #12861

DaveP

Fantastic idea perfect for commuters or urban cyclists, nick air out of car tires.

Would it work for a Presta version?

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/11/emergency_bike_pump_sucks_air_from.html

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November 16, 2010 at 11:29 am #638967
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DaveP

Just had confirmation from a
Just had confirmation from a friendly bus driver… Lorries and their bus derivatives run at 110 – 130 PSI, more than enough! O:)

November 14, 2010 at 4:01 pm #638965
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monty dog

Might just be acceptable for
Might just be acceptable for an MTB but not much cop for a road bike – all you can achieve is an equalisation of pressure, so 30 psi isn’t exactly going to see you rolling along :B
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