That's awesome! Several years ago I bought an inner tube and didn't realize it had a presta valve. I didn't even know how to pump it with air! I hated it. I just bought a used carbon gravel bike and it had a presta valve. I had to buy presta-to-schrader adapter and pumped up the tires. I really didn't have to buy that adapter because I didn't know two of my pumps had this feature where you reverse the rubber and fitting like you demonstrated in the video. THIS IS A LIFESAVER!!! THANK YOU!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hey, this sounds very frustrating🤦. We're really pleased that you found our video useful and that you can enjoy your new gravel bike🙂
@streakybacon44792 жыл бұрын
I done the same
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Common mistake. Hope our video clarified it for you...
@mmaaddict78 Жыл бұрын
Same thing with me. Was going to buy a new pump because my new bike has presta valves. All of my old bikes had schrader valves. I pulled out my super old park tools pump and discovered it could be converted like in the video. Good stuff.
@mrmukura Жыл бұрын
Me four 🤣 I've had an irrational avoidance to presta but just got some holy rollers and the 2.5 tubes only came with presta. I have a little drawer full of adapters and connextors but none of them worked. Turns out I also have two pumps with this feature, a min i and a large so am so thankful to find this video, learn something, get over my phobia (actually a pretty good system once you use it), and save some bucks spending in stuff I really don't need. A guage would be nice, now I can afford one. Happy days, thanks again 😉👍
@sebxlopez2 жыл бұрын
Spent more time than I’m willing to admit trying to figure out why my pump wasn’t working. I thought the tyres had green goo in them or that something was dead wrong with my bike, but it turned out I had to unscrew the miserable brass washers first to get the pump to work. Brilliant video, I can’t thank you enough.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sebastian. Knowing that our video helped you to solve your Presta valve problem is such a great reward for all the hard work we've put in making it🙂.
@Babydoll.official2 жыл бұрын
Same here, i switched from DH mountain to single speed road and I never had a presta valve before so I felt extremely silly until this video.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
@@Babydoll.official no need to feel silly. It's not the most user friendly item. Unfortunately this design works really well to keep the high pressure air in the slick tyres. That's why it's still around. I'm glad that you found our video useful🙂
@robcoastalga82792 жыл бұрын
Me and my neighbor... felt so dumb for this exact reason.
@drewdigney97472 жыл бұрын
HATE PRESTA VALVES. PIA!
@CevherAkten Жыл бұрын
Dear KZbin Premium, after struggling for hours to pump my bike I’ve seen this video and then could use my bike in a second so it’s the first time i see a useful video on KZbin, please give this guy a lot of money like you do with useless influencers
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks so much for your fantastic comment! 🙏 I'm delighted to hear that you found the video helpful. I hope KZbin takes your request into consideration. 😊 With a bit more funding, I could invest in improved equipment like a camera, computer, and SEO software. If you have any more questions or need advice related to bikes, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy cycling🚴
@anotherway0073 ай бұрын
KZbin loves junk content, it used to be very good
@kristoff1skalet1762 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@josh199304 күн бұрын
But seriously. I couldn’t figure out how to put air in my presta valve tires lol. This video helped a lot.
@MrID36Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I start a new job on. Monday and have to cycle there, so I bought two new inner tubes for my bike plus a pump, and I whenI got home I thought the pump wasn't compatible. Then I watched your video. You're a life saver!
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm glad the video helped you figure out the pump compatibility. Good luck with your new job and enjoy your rides! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! 🚴♂️
@kerenkesterton3294 Жыл бұрын
This has just saved my day. I was nearly in tears being a complete cycling novice. I had my bike serviced and inner tube and valve replace. I didn’t even know these valves existed let alone how to use them. Thank you!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi Keren, thanks for your comment🙏. That's frustrating. I'm so glad that you found the video helpful and that you can now deal with presta valves and maybe even help others who are not aware on how they work🙂.
@mrtablesawful Жыл бұрын
I only found that Presta valves exist after I bought my bike and eventually had to top off the tires for the first time, so it was frustrating to find out that way and that, additionally, I would have to buy (and keep track of) an adapter. This tutorial is very helpful. Thanks for making a quality instructional video about a topic that many cyclists probably think is a very basic one.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment and sharing your experience with others. I'm glad that you found our video helpful🙂. If you ever need any more help related to bike maintenance you know where to find our KZbin channel
@deadalive19807 ай бұрын
I just left my adapter screwed on
@MAPAHaus52 ай бұрын
I hate prostate valves.
@yukinosteelw1832Ай бұрын
Shitpresta valve pice of shit
@sen_dylan831713 күн бұрын
Damn prostate valves😂
@nicola.cammisa4 күн бұрын
Presta valve... Something best left in the wildest dreams of its inventor
@skybiz4520Күн бұрын
@@nicola.cammisa Exactly, there should be only 1 standard for all.. It it impossible to inflate tire as nobody has that "PrestaBS"
@tom-n8y1u17 сағат бұрын
@@skybiz4520yes so unnecessary and irritating 😂😂
@PizzaMakerNSW Жыл бұрын
As a professional cyclist for 20 years, I can provide a couple of suggestions. In addition to this video. 1. Rotate the wheel so the valve is directly centre on the ground. Inflate the tube closet to the ground as opposite to what is shown in the video. It stresses the cord less and as gravity is working in your favour it doesn’t encourage air to escape as quick. 2. Inflate slightly over your desired PSI limit, when you disconnect the valve it releases some air and a few psi over compensates for this.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey Peter, thanks a lot for taking the time to comment and sharing your pro cyclist wisdom with us and the other viewers. Your ideas about rotating the wheel so the valve is in the centre and inflating the tube that's closest to the ground totally make sense. And that tip about slightly overinflating the tyre to compensate for the air release when disconnecting the valve is clever too. To be honest, though, in the context of our video, the overall difference these suggestions make might be negligible. But hey, I love hearing different perspectives, and I'm sure that these suggestions will be useful to some of our pro cyclist viewers. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and I hope you keep enjoying our content!🙂
@benhargraves9930 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter I was getting so frustrated and you actually saved me icl ty very much ❤️
@nicholasdowling6415Ай бұрын
Whats wrong with proper valves!? Why make it so much more awkward to carry out the simple task of pumping up a bicycle tyre by putting these stupid delicate valves on, which I had to buy a specialist pump for? It's a Helpful video, so thanks for posting, but I don't see the point in these valves, apart from making life more difficult
@notundermywatch316319 күн бұрын
@@nicholasdowling6415 I still don't get what's the point with prostate valves. They are usually found on sport oriented bikes like road and mountain bikes but I still don't understand what advantage they offer.
@tacayey40806 ай бұрын
Awesome you saved me from buying another pump thinking I had gotten the wrong format or something. Real life savers and what youtube should be all about, people helping each other.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that the video helped you out! It's great to know that I could save you from unnecessary hassle. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.🙂
@alainakaja7982 Жыл бұрын
i just bought a bike and it had the presta valve and i bought a pump and watched like 3 other videos that didn’t help because i didn’t know that you had to switch the rubber piece inside but once i got that i was able to do it! Thank you!!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment.🙏 That's great to hear! I'm glad you found the video helpful. I can understand how watching other videos without that crucial information might have been frustrating. But I'm glad our video provided the missing piece of the puzzle for you. Now that you've got it sorted out and know how to switch the rubber piece inside the pump, you'll be able to inflate your Presta valve without any issues. Thanks once again for sharing your experience, and I'm glad we could assist you in getting it right. If you have any more questions or need further help, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your rides with properly inflated tyres, and happy cycling!🙂
@AnthonyTonerMusic Жыл бұрын
Invaluable... I don't like Presta valves, but I'm stuck with them for the meantime, and this has been REALLY useful.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, thanks for your great comment🙏. I'm pleased that you found the video useful. Your negatve feelings about presta valves are shared by many other viewers. I hope that hanks to this video you will find them a bit less frustrating.
@05wilko2 жыл бұрын
Clear, concise and effective tutorial with no waffling. Before this I didn't know you could switch the pump from shrader to presta, and didn't know about opening the valve on a presta and pressing it to loosen it. Now I know both. Many thanks. Subscribed!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hey, you're most welcome. I'm glad that the video was helpful.
@sendinit6413 Жыл бұрын
Same! I thought it was an external adapter or whole different style pump. I never did like lance Armstrong bikes or 95% of the spandex wearing 5 wide bike pack rats that are common in nice areas.
@sendinit6413 Жыл бұрын
This video is incredibly descriptive and slow enough that I didn't need to rewind or pause at anytime. Not that inflating the tire is difficult but there are a few steps like turning the internal adapter around. I ended up reading some article written by a third grade level thinker about how there's different valves but they didn't demonstrate how to actually inflate the presta valve. They actually made some really burnt out half a brain cell comment about how if you don't put the cap back on the Schrader valve that somehow your air is going to leak out after 300 yards. That's when I closed that browser and found your video which was a billion times better than that junk article
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks so much for your comment. I'm pleased that, after this journey, you found our video and that it was helpful🙂. If you ever need any more bike-related help or want to hear from the leading trade experts then subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We post a new one each Friday🙂
@ethiethe1stАй бұрын
My husband just bought me a used bike without either of us realizing it had different types of valves on each tire. So glad I found this video, you’ve saved me so much time and frustration! 😅
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
I'm so glad the video helped! 😅 Dealing with different valve types can definitely be confusing at first. Best wishes,
@rmp4rmp4 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what i was missing. Didn't know the rubber and inside needed to be switched around was about to go back to bike shop tomorrow glad i watched this!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment. I'm so glad you found what you were missing in the video and that you saved yourself a trip to the bike shop. If you ever need more biking tips or have any other questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cycling! 🚲😊
@FNHaole Жыл бұрын
Your well-edited visuals, paired with the concise and calm narrative, kept THIS nervous novice to bicycle maintenance from pitching, a fit…AND its brand-new mini-pump (which had been promoted as having a head whose internals needed NO reversal to accept either type). I had broken three small, fragile teeth at the very center, which must have been the “universal” feature. EVERYTHING you illustrated matched with what I discovered about my pump when I followed your directions. Your observations and tips regarding the Presta valve, and the attachment/detachment of the pump were very much relevant and appreciated. I will definitely be exploring more of your content. I have ridden for decades, but never had the confidence to work on my bikes myself. Realistically, I won’t be… I will be using your channel’s guidance, and you can be sure I will recommend your channel to so many friends that share my ignorance. THANK you.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. We really appreciate it and being able to help is exactly why we are doing it. We feel motivated to continue. Thanks for watching 🙏
@holmes55172 жыл бұрын
Finally I know what a presta valve is. I've always had a mtb with shrader valve. Just got a road bike and have been going through hell trying to pump the tyres. I asked the guy at the bike shop how the pump woked and he looked at me as though I was an idiot! So many thanks for this well explained video.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment🙏. Shame that this happened to you. Everytime I share my knowledge with someone I feel happy and proud of myself that I can pass on something interesting. Glad that you found our video helpful🙂
@bartholomewmba72123 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Others tutorials just skip past the pump setup. That was all I needed to get mine to work. Thanks!
@TheG5Man2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. My wife's back tire was repaired and they installed a Presta. Wasn't quite sure how they worked. Makes sense now. Thank you.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason, thanks for your comment. They are a bit tricky if you not used them before. I am pleased that you found our video helpful and that your wife can enjoy riding again on a fully inflated tyres 🙂
@SuperAnimecity2 жыл бұрын
YOU SIR HAVE SAVED MY LIFE. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER. FINALLY AFTER WASTING MONEY ON BIKE ADAPTERS THAT DIDN'T ACCOMPLISH NOTHING! YOU SIR ARE AMAZING!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks🙏😊. So pleased that you found it useful.
@ghjgjihjgjyrdrgydsgr137 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it's such an important and basic thing to be able to do. I had to figure out how to pump up my Presta valve tyres through trial and error and it was a bit frustrating. It's genuinely difficult if someone hasn't shown you how because everyone is used to Schrader valves from cars, motorbikes, and the kind of bicycles we ride when we're kids.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment🙏. Yes, Presta valves are not as straight forward to use as Schrader ones. I'm glad that you found our video useful and are now more confident in using Presta🙂
@ranterraver5959 Жыл бұрын
Oh my god thank you for posting this, im on holiday in France right now and I could not get the flat tire on my rental bike to re-inflate, without this video it would have destroyed my plans for the day. Thank you so much!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm pleased to hear that the video helped you out, especially while you're on holiday in France. Enjoy your bike ride and the rest of your vacation!🙂🚲
@thepmaexperience Жыл бұрын
I had previously been pushed to the point of despair trying to inflate the tyres. Your mentioning that the pump has to be reassembled really helped! Thank you and have an awesome day! :)
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm so glad to hear that my mention about reassembling the pump was helpful for you! It can be really frustrating when tyre inflation becomes a struggle, but we've all been there! Thanks for your kind words, and I hope you have an absolutely awesome day too! If you ever need more biking tips, I'm here to help. Happy cycling! 🚲😊
@thepmaexperience Жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy Ahhhhh! Thanks for the kind words and the PMA! Awesome! Great channel!😎
@difidon9 ай бұрын
This was extremely helpfu! I'd never seen or heard of a Presta Valve. Your video saved me a trip to the bike shop.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy9 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks for your great comment. I'm pleased to hear that my video was helpful to you! It's always great to save a trip to the bike shop and learn something new. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else you'd like assistance with, feel free to reach out. Happy cycling! 🚴♂️🔧
@BLESSED-Gloria7 ай бұрын
I wished I had seen this video first .Now I have to go back to the bike shop to pay another fee because I broke the valve😢😢😢😢.
@40yrs2 жыл бұрын
DUDE!!!! You're a life saver. This was the best tutorial i have watched.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, what a fantastic comment🤩. We're really chuffed that you found the answer to your problem in our video and we hope that thanks to the comments like yours KZbin will show our video to the wider audience so we can help more people.
@alistairfrith777222 күн бұрын
Superb clear, informative and to the point video. I'd been struggling with the Presta valve on my wife's cheap 2nd-hand bike and was ready to throw in the towel but this explained exactly how to deal with these valves and now the tires are all pumped up and ready to go again.
@ffrreeddyy1234562 жыл бұрын
A simple technique that I never was taught but always expected to know. I’ve been yelled at for asking to use someone’s pump and then trying to get it to work but they felt that was inappropriate. YT asked how I liked your video so I said it was life changing with five stars, I liked and subbed so hopefully more people will see your video over others. The first suggestion was sooo annoying and awful. I was thrilled to find your video second, but wish it was the first suggestion. Cheers💛
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert. I'm glad that you liked the video and that you found the answer to your problem👍. And massive Thank You for sharing your opinion with YT. The support we get from people like you means a lot to us🙏. Cheers🙂
@buddyfafard88464 ай бұрын
Your video was easy to follow and works on a Presta valve with a standard pump no adaptor needed! Thanks for your video!!
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
Hi, apologies for the late reply! I'm really glad to hear the video was easy to follow and worked for you! Thanks so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it! 😊🚴♂️
@FlyAmanita1 Жыл бұрын
I am not a fan of presta. But Iam a fan of this wonderfully instructive video
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for a nice comment🙏 and I'm pleased that you like the video🙂
@chrisjettofficial3056 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I had zero clue what a Presta valve was when I got my bicycle and found out (thought) that my hand pump would not work on it, but your insightful video showed me otherwise - I had no clue that my hand pump had multiple settings for different kinds of valves.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Chris! I'm happy to hear that the video helped clear up the confusion about Presta valves and how to use your hand pump with them.🙂 It's great that you discovered your hand pump's versatility. If you ever have more questions about bike maintenance or anything else related to cycling, feel free to ask. Happy cycling!🚴
@barmysbandtrainvids21132 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip about pressing the valve down to loosen it before putting the pump on. I thought my pump was broken, but that solved it.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Barmy, great to hear that it wasn't your pump and that our video was helpful🙂🙏
@tartoptwister6 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! We had never seeen a valve like this before, nor did we realize our pump was capable of working with it. Keep up the good work.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy6 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped you discover how to use the valve with your pump. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Keep enjoying your rides!🙂
@frederickebene2 жыл бұрын
Once shown never forgotten! Live saver, thanks.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Frederick, well said! Thanks for watching the video and we're pleased that you found it useful🙂
@bobsaget8322 ай бұрын
You’re the best! I watched 3 videos on presta valve bike pumps and none of them walked through the steps like this. I almost gave up on this bike ride altogether
@kevinstreet57092 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I learnt something useful
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, great to hear that. Hope you enjoy our other videos:)
@aliciamccrary68308 ай бұрын
Your video is great in spite of my frustration with the Presta valve. You make it very clear and understandable how to air the tire with the Presta valve.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy8 ай бұрын
Hi Alicia, thanks so much for your great comment. I'm glad the video helped you navigate the process. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else you'd like assistance with, feel free to let me know. 🙂
@edwinfernandez42182 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edwin🙂
@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx3 ай бұрын
Thanks! That is one of the clearest explanations I've seen on KZbin of anything.
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
Thanks so much, Rebecca! I'm really glad to hear the explanation was clear. That means a lot! 😊
@BataSug_POV2 жыл бұрын
I cant seem to pump my presta valve. I saw the brass thing lose and i tightened it and pump again but i still can't pump air into my tube. I gave up and look for solution on yt. And i found this. Now im laughing to what i did 😂
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Fahad, you did well! Presta valve is a tricky one and often requires a bit of a guidance. Glad you found our video helpful🙂
@DuBstep1152 жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy I have nominated it the worst invention of mankind. Why I have one in my MTB is beyond me. Since it only needs 1.4bar and normal car valve could handle that just fine.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
@@DuBstep115 let's see if it wins 😂. Yes, there's no point to use them on wider rims. Hope it's just another fashion that's going to pass quickly.
@johnashington581 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Didn’t realise my pump could work on Presta valve tyres until I watched this video. I was about to go to bike shop to buy a “Presta” pump!! Thank you. 👍
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for the comment. I'm pleased that you found the video usefull and saved some cash🙂
@itsrob2321 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what it means when they say you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Good grief, isn’t there enough problems in the world?
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, thanks for the comment. I think that the majority of the viewers can agree with you.
@allisonscanlan41443 ай бұрын
Yeah someone fixed my bike a year ago and added this valve. I've barely been able to use the bike because of that
@johngonzales1669 Жыл бұрын
Best video ever, first time using presta, also showed pump valve adjustment, Solid Gold.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for the comment🙏. I'm really pleased that you found the video helpful🙂
@herbie7472 жыл бұрын
I always struggle with these dumb valves. I attach my pump, it releases all the air from the tyre, then I start pumping and no air goes in.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment. It looks like you have turned full circle. But don't give up, try a different pump and see if that helps. I hope this helps🙂
@markiemark4544 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work ! Without your video I would have continued to think that both of my air pumps were defective, and/or that the back innertube on my bike was bad. Then today, i couldn't take the slowly-flattening back tire any more, decided to switch in a new innertube, and lo and behold, neither of my 2 new innertubes would inflate either !!!!! That's when I found your video (you made today's ride the best ride I've had since buying this Sirrus a few months ago). Not only did I learn how to correctly assemble my hand-pump, but now I can use my electric pump properly too, and pass on to others what I've learned from you. Thank you !
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your feedback. We're motivated to do more now. 🙏
@Mytik1363 ай бұрын
Am I the only one who had no idea that my hand pump had that feature. 😅😅
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
Don't worry, you're not alone, and it's not your fault. This should have been explained more clearly on the packaging.
@thehumanitarian99 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just saved me a bunch of time fixing my bike on roadside. Cheers!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. It always make me feel good to read that my videos saved someone's time or money. If you need any more help or have any bike related questions feel free to get in touch. Happy cycling ☺️
@ryangarbettmusic2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone honestly tell me why Presta valves exist? Do they have a single advantage over Schrader? Feels like they’re just way more inconvenient and finnicky and have no upsides
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
It depends. Presta valve is narrower so the rim hole is smaller. That makes the rim stronger. Presta valve is lighter than Schrader. Finally, presta valve can hold more pressure. However, the differences are so marginal and bike tyre manufacturers will soon introduce road tyres that don't require high pressure so these advantages are not noticable for everyday cyclist.
@ryangarbettmusic2 жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy Ah ok cool, thanks!
@jebby162 жыл бұрын
Agreed. If it ain't broke... DON'T FIX IT.
@dwighthutchison8164 Жыл бұрын
A lifesaver video. Someone changed my pump without telling me. Your video gave me insight on how to change it back! Thanks :)
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi Dwight, I'm pleased that our video was hepful to you🙂
@linus56992 ай бұрын
the person who invented presta valve should be jailed.
@highlander473124 күн бұрын
I hate that so stupid
@freshfromthebox72832 жыл бұрын
I found your vid while looking for specific presta valve pump( I thought there is). You saved me, thank you.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment. I'm glad that our video was helpful and that we could save you some cash🙂
@geraldreynolds96502 жыл бұрын
I never use Presta.Too delicate and annoying.Shraeder always.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
You are right Gerald. Schrader is much easier to use. There are some advantages to presta valve though. We compared them both in the video here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKup3WDjr2jabM
@marklouieadame Жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademywhy is it all our cars and trucks still uses Schrader valves instead of Presta valves
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, good question. The main advantage of Presta valves is that they hold more pressure better. That's why you mainly see them on road bike wheels where higher pressure (over 100PSI) is required. Car tyres don't require high pressure (they are usually around 30-35PSI) and Schrader valves are easier to use. That's why they became a standard for motorised vehicles. Tyre companies work now on new types of road tyres where higher pressure is not required to achieve lower resistance so at some point Presta valves might loose their main advantage
@marklouieadame Жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy i dont know if i agree if its true then why Rear shocks and fork shocks still uses Schrader and those holds up to 350psi. All of these should have been Presta from the start
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
@@marklouieadame thanks for your reply. Do you know what, you are probably right. I've just realised that I've passed on the information that I've been tought many years ago and never questioned it. And what you are saying makes sense. This makes me realy want to dig into it. I will do some research and get in touch with few tyre and tube manufacturers and see if they have any answer to this. I will let you know if they will enlighten me🙂
@born_confused2765Ай бұрын
Thanks man was so confused on what to do since fixing it 1st time the tutorial was superb
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm really glad the tutorial helped clear things up for you. If you ever need more guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out.
@johnseaark87062 жыл бұрын
Not sure who invented the Presta valve, but I wonder if he’s had his ass kicked yet
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, yes, good question.😂 It's the lock nut that is causing all this problem. First, it needs to be undone and screwed back on each time used. Second, it often bends and snaps when pumping. On the positive side, Presta valve is slightly easier to pump compare to Schrader (especially when using a hand pump) because it has no valve spring to overcome.
@johnseaark87062 жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy Thank you for the video and comment, it was very helpful
@nexuennex91516 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I was given a new bike and didn't think I could go for a ride this sunny afternoon because of the stupid presta valve but my pump can do both valves. I did not know that. Thank you!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy6 ай бұрын
That's fantastic to hear! Enjoy your ride on this sunny afternoon. Glad the pump came through for you. If you ever need more biking tips, feel free to reach out.🙂
@nancybuckmaster39692 жыл бұрын
Hate the presta. Have it on one wheel. Going to buy a new tire to get rid of that valve!!!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nancy. Good idea if you're struggling with it. Don't forget to check if your rim have a hole enough big to fit a Schrader valve. I hope this helps 🙂
@the_turan5 ай бұрын
Brother, you helped me so much, i bought new pump for 25usd and for a week i couldn’t able to ride it. Thanks you i just refunded pump and after few minutes i will ride my bike again😊❤
@cyclemaintenanceacademy5 ай бұрын
I'm really glad to hear that I could help you out! Enjoy getting back on your bike and have a fantastic ride! 😊🚲❤
@AFFYJAMBO2 жыл бұрын
If you break the valve you can always remove it and put a new one in, they are very cheap to buy.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
If your tube has a valve that can be replaced then yes, you are correct. However, unfortunately, most standard presta inner tubes come with the valve that can not be replaced.
@garymiller48462 жыл бұрын
This video made it very easy for me to pump up my presta valve tube for my first time… thank you!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary, thansk for your comment and I'm glad that our video was helpful🙂
@tony77138 ай бұрын
These are dumb
@cyclemaintenanceacademy8 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment. Yeap, they are not everyone's cup of tea.
@Bocaca492 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much bruuu! I had trouble pumping my Felt 100 road bick and the bicycle stores are freaking unsupportive. Watching this video I did the fix . Am good now riding. Thanks 🙏
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment. Shame that you had some bad experience with the bike shops. Luckily you have us😉. I'm glad that the video was helpful.
@JenniPertuset Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Other tutorials didn’t effectively show or explain with the clear detail and visuals that you provided.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. We try and make it as clear as possible, so it's great to hear we achieved this. Let us know if there's anything else we can help you with 😁
@AzubiLife72825 ай бұрын
I have to pump my bike today by myself for the first time .. thank you so much for this very detailed video ❤️❤️…
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
Hey, apologies for the late reply! I'm so glad the video helped you, especially for your first time pumping your bike! 😊🚴♀️ Thanks so much for your kind words, and I hope everything went smoothly! ❤️
@AzubiLife7282Ай бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy yes it did. thank you
@gizzy70436 ай бұрын
Thank you, that was very helpful as my new bike has presta valves which I had no idea how to use! 👍😊
@cyclemaintenanceacademy5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful in familiarising you with Presta valves. If you have any more questions or need assistance with anything else, don't hesitate to ask.😊
@turtleturtle36935 ай бұрын
Same issue.
@mangualc Жыл бұрын
I went to a hardware store thinking I needed adapters and even bought the wrong ones. Found this video and realized I didn't even need any of that to start with. Great video thank you so much
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment🙏. I'm pleased that you found the video useful🙂. It's a pitty that you found it after you spent the money on the adapters.
@Chris-ud9tq4 ай бұрын
awesome video i was so confused how to add air to my bike with the presta valves thank you again
@cyclemaintenanceacademyАй бұрын
Hi, thanks so much for your kind words! I'm glad the video helped clear up the confusion about using Presta valves. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
@idonotlikenonfungibletoken60532 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH😭😭😭I’ve been having trouble pumping a presta valve for a while now. I used an adapter most of the time but I suddenly lost it, and this video was life saving. Thank you so much you deserve more subscribers
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks🙏. Glad the video was helpful👍. Maybe one day, thanks to comments like yours KZbin will show our videos to a wider public so we could get more subscribers and help them with their bike related problems.
@gingell14 Жыл бұрын
I am new to road cycling and this video just saved my wife travelling 40 miles and coming to get me haha! Thanks 🙏 🚴♂️
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. 😂 Glad to save your wife the trip
@Jinxeii Жыл бұрын
Life saver. Pissed me off when I was at a gas station trying to pump it since I figured my pump at home just wasn’t right. Didn’t know you can just flip the rubber
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm glad that you found our little tip useful🙂. No more frustration at the petrol station!
@Cnjdidxjdns3 ай бұрын
This video helped me a lot. I had a problem inflating the bike because I had the valve on the ground, when I turned it up I had it inflated in a few seconds! thanks mate :)
@jmks88 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good tips. Didn't realize I should manually push in the brass stem before attaching the pump. That solved my problem.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad that our video helped you to solve the problem🙂
@arogames264810 ай бұрын
This was very useful as i just bought a project bike with presta valves. I thought i would need a new pump but i just needed to change a few things on my pump. Thanks
@cyclemaintenanceacademy10 ай бұрын
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but in this case, it's the mother of saving money on a new pump! Glad you found a solution!🙂
@clintflapcicle421 Жыл бұрын
Wicked,, just bought a presta valve inner tube for my mountain bike, glad i checked this out before fitting it, luckily my bike pump has the fittings shown in this video,,,,
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
hey, that's awesome! I'm glad that you found the video helpful just in time for your new presta valve innertube. It's always a good idea to double-check, and it's even better when your pump is prepped and ready. Enjoy your ride with the new tube! 😊
@danbrownfan Жыл бұрын
Quick, easy explanation of what to do. Brilliant video. Thank you
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. I'm pleased that you found our video useful🙂
@2bingtim8 ай бұрын
Not a fan of the presta. My spare bike just has them fitted. glad I've not damaged the valves yet as I'd no idea how to inflate them,m just winged it. My pump has both S & P valve holes, so no pump adjustment needed. Your video put me straight, thanks.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy7 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment! I'm glad the video helped you out with inflating Presta valves. If you have any more questions or need tips, feel free to ask.🙂
@OneTruth42 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I was about to go for a cycle and had to pump up my tires but someone had left the pump weird and it ended up deflating my entire tire! This was very helpful and to the point
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm delighted to hear that our video helped you out of that deflating situation.🙂 Happy cycling
@qm2302 ай бұрын
Thank you for the concise tutorial with a close up and all that. Camera work makes all the difference plus a great explanation of things. Liking to boost you hopefully higher than the other less helpful guides out there.
@HeinsSkitzvelvet Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I didnt realize my bike had presta valves until it needed air. Then i didnt know what to do. Glad I found this video!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Great! Glad it helped 😁
@anuragparvekar362 жыл бұрын
Damn it!! I bought another pump thinking something was wrong with mine. Thank you so much! The bloody valve needs to loosen up a little to let the air in! Thank you!!!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
I think that's how pump manufacturers keep going! I'm so pleased the video was useful.
@toyaoyeilumi5014 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tutorial. My first presto valve and I had no idea how to put air in the tires. Crazy frustrating but with your assistance I was able to do it.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. Hope you have less frustrating cycling times ahead now😁
@maxxxxam4100 Жыл бұрын
i tried it and worked as easy as demonstrated.. thanks bro
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. If you need more halp or have any bike related questions feel free to get in touch.
@joebiscit Жыл бұрын
Did NOT know about that brass screw bit. Thank you!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, you're most welcome.🙂 I'm pleased that you found the information about the brass nut helpful. If you need any other bike-related guidance or have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
@russell90ful Жыл бұрын
Just starting to get out on a bike for fun instead of using it to get to work and back got a new mountain bike that has these fitted thought would be the other type as seem stronger this video is really useful as never had this type before great video I've subscribed and looking forward to watching old and new videos from you stay safe
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Thank you for your comment. It's great to hear that you're enjoying leisure cycling again. Thank you for subscribing to our channel!🙏 I'm thrilled that you're looking forward to watching both our older and new videos.🙂 Stay safe out there and enjoy your biking adventures. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy riding!
@Facelessman420016 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. I had bought a pump from Wally World that adapts to Presto valves, but never thought I would need to switch it out, so I threw away the packaging. I ended up getting a bike that has Presta valves, but wasn't sure how to switch up the pump. I figured it was easy, so now I feel silly for not trying to figure it out on my own. Yes, I'm a dork. 😝
@cyclemaintenanceacademy6 ай бұрын
Hey, no worries at all! We're all learning as we go, and it's great that you reached out for help. Glad the video was able to assist you in figuring out the pump situation. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further advice.🙂
@Facelessman420016 ай бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy Right on. Thanks 👍🏾🇺🇸😎🤘🏾
@RealtorRoadCyclist Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Finally a video that shows every single step, fully detailed! 👏
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment and subscribing🙏. I'm pleased that you found the video useful and that you like how I make them🙂
@RealtorRoadCyclist Жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy Yes, thanks again. I am now an expert bike tire pumper 😂 😂 So far, I have inflated 4 different road bikes since watching your video.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear👏. You can now become a local hero and save all these people who pull out thier hairs because they don't know how to inflate their presta valve wheels😎
@RealtorRoadCyclist Жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy 💯 😂 True.
@smalltownboys66852 жыл бұрын
Thank you I thought I had to buy a hole new pump but I just had to change mine this helped A lot
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thansk for the comment. Good to hear that the video was helpful and that it saved you some cash🙂
@paulieewaliee9311 ай бұрын
this is a video that everyone should see at least one time in there lifetime.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy11 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, thanks so much for your kind words!🙏 I'm genuinely flattered by your comment. I'm pleased to hear that you found the video helpful. If you have any questions or if there's anything else you'd like to see in future videos, feel free to let me know. Happy cycling!🙂
@ellamac37848 ай бұрын
Your video was really helpful, l had never come across this type of mechanism ! Thanks 😊
@cyclemaintenanceacademy8 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks for your comment. I'm glad the video proved helpful! Presta valve can be unfamiliar to many, so I'm pleased I could assist you in understanding it. If you have any more questions or if there's a specific topic you'd like me to cover in future videos, feel free to let me know. 😊
@bizquitia3252 Жыл бұрын
This helped me so much. Easy steps. Formal and explained great.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for such a great comment! I'm pleased to hear that the video was a big help to you! 😄 Thanks for the kind words and for appreciating the easy-to-follow steps and clear explanations. If you ever need more biking tips or have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Happy cycling! 🚲😊
@dougeverett4350 Жыл бұрын
Excellent vid for this old dude. Let's ride again!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug🙂
@YouKayTen Жыл бұрын
❤🎉thank you so much, very useful, clear instructions, well articulated . I bought a 40 year old vintage british race bike and was struggling with it. Still a bit but atleast i now know i am not doing anything wrong!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks so much for the comment🙏. I'm pleased that you found the video helpful🙂. I'm also intrigued, what vintage bike did you get? Is this a restoration project or is the bike fully working and you already enjoy speeding on the tarmac?
@YouKayTen Жыл бұрын
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy it is a 1980s Raleigh Londoner with down tube shifters. Single owner from New! Most parts made in Britain or EU. Indeed a project but even as is, not a bad ride for its age. Nothing compares the charm of a classic. Besides it won't be the envy of the thieves!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
That's great, it sounds like you've got a real gem. Enjoy riding it:)
@ryanfrizzell7362 жыл бұрын
Nice video. With this information I can better manage my presta valve inner tubes and keep them fit for the road. Thanks
@cyclemaintenanceacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan, thanks for your comment. It's always super nice to see these kind of feedbacks. I'm glad you found our video useful.
@usielmolina523318 күн бұрын
I'm absolutely dumbfounded! This is amazing!
@findingsubjectspodcast Жыл бұрын
Nice site! You helped me out with a pump I was having a problem with! Thank you. And I’m Not really a fan of Presta valves but it is what it is…🤷🏻♂️👍🏻
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the comment and I'm pleased that you like what we do🙂. Always good to hear that our video was helpful. I think you're in the majority regarding presta valves. The advntages and disadvantages between presta and schrader valves are debatable, however Schrader have one major advantage: it's easier to use. I think over the time we will see less and less of presta.
@nb97977 ай бұрын
I didn't know about Schrader and presta valve in pumps. Thanks!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy7 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad the information was helpful to you. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on anything, feel free to ask. 🙂
@erickclifford49488 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this very informative video it's helped me a lot!
@cyclemaintenanceacademy7 ай бұрын
You're welcome Eric! I'm pleased to hear that the video was helpful for you. If you ever have more questions or need assistance with anything else, feel free to reach out.🙂
@atom684gaming5 Жыл бұрын
I had to pump for my road bike the whole time and I didn’t know that all you had to do was disassemble the reverse the threads inside and then tighten the washer lol thank you for sharing your knowledge it’s awesome Content
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your feedback, it keeps us going. 🙏
@PeeexFishing7 ай бұрын
Best video on YT that explains it perfectly well done 👍
@cyclemaintenanceacademy7 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks so much for the kind words!🙏 I'm pleased to hear that you found the video helpful and well-explained. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else you'd like to see covered, let me know.🙂
@samueldiaz3135 Жыл бұрын
After watching this video a learned how to use a presta valve although farely easy. I still like old school valve. Im a 90s kid
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey Samuel, thanks for your comment. I am so pleased to read that you've learned something from our video🙂
@oscarwei84279 ай бұрын
This video is amazing! Literally save my bike and pump
@cyclemaintenanceacademy9 ай бұрын
Hi Oscar, thanks so much for your kind words! I'm glad my video helped you out and saved your bike and pump. Keep watching for more helpful tips and tricks!
@bluedeskfan2754 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Don't understand the advantage of these types of values. The fact you can easily damage them surely makes them worse. But we're stuck with them for now.
@cyclemaintenanceacademy Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm glad that you found the video helpful. I have to agree, you get straight to the point!