How to fill your tires with an air compressor

Triathlon Forum
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I am sure someone else has run into this before. Is there an adapter that will allow me to fill my bike tires with my air compressor? I have the car tire attachment that has the built in gauge, etc.

And for you wise asses, I know I can get a workout just from the floor pump, so I should just quit being a lazy ass.

BUT with all the kiddos’ bikes, my wife’s bike, my 4 bikes,… It sure would be nice to get them all in about 5 minutes.

Tim

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There are adapters. You should be able to get them at your LBS for a couple of bucks. Sure makes life easier!

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A lot of air compressors only go up to 90psig. Make sure that yours goes high enough, I run 110psig in my tires

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Thanks. I’ll check w/ the LBS. My compressor goes up to 110 psi. Most of my tires go up to 220, but I have found about 170 works pretty well. It’s really my training wheels, wifes bike and 2 of kids’ bikes that I want the adapter for.

That compressor has been invaluable for the dozens of pool toys we have.

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You buy adapters, such as http://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?LPROD_ID=9042&lmfg_id=&searchtext=adapter&referpage=

I use these adapters on my touring bike because the trailer on my touring bike is schrader valve only, and I didn’t want to have to convert my pump all the time.

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Careful at the gas station, even though the pressure is fairly low the volume will blow a tire clean off a clincher and can burst a sewup, I have seen and done both. Most household garage compressors will work just fine. That is what most shops use. G

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Thanks Mark.

Just ordered one. And w/ $7.50 shipping I just had to buy something else to justify the purchase (one of those bright yellpw pearl izumi vests)!

Tim