Used to ride all the time, sold all my gear but just bought a bike for my wife and it came with presta valves and we live in the middle of nowhere, this saved my bacon, thanks!
Thanks guys. You got me out of a jam as I have Presta valves on my bike but only a Schrader pump. As we are in 'lockdown' here all the bike shops are closed. Thanks again. Mark. Dublin, Ireland
just lost my presta adapter and tried this! for good measure tried to see if it works fine at the petrol station pump! well played sir - works brilliantly ^^
OMG! Thank you so much for this tip 🙏🏾! I was all bummed because JUST bought this pump and it didn’t fit the valve. I thought I had to make a trip back to the store to exchange/return it. Worked like a charm 🙏🏾!!
I used a pair of scissors to ream the cut cap so the interior diameter would be greater and allow the presta valve to access the threads on the cap. This video saved the day!
thank you so much! in these days of advancing technology, knowing how to adapt and modify things to work for you is an essential skill. not everyone has the luxury to go out and buy all these specialized products simply to get on a bike and go ride down the street. much love and keep on pushing!
Thank you, this video helped me out in my time of need! Excellent Video! I'm 35 years old and haven't been on a bike since I was 17! Boy have I been in for some culture shock because biking has changed incredibly since I've been on a bike! Really love these new products!!! Again, Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here, 35& riding again for the first time was def a shock! Bought& returned 4 bikes before I found the one that has everything I need. Thank God for refunds!
OMG tyvm!!!! I wasted so much time the other day..... Wish I would've came here 1st! Will watch more from him in the future, as I love fixing things. 😊
Seems like a good trick, I think it depends on the caps involved. The caps on my 700x35-45c Meet-locks brand tubes don't really fit on the valve or the pump after they've been cut as described
Ha! If I put that part in a straw and blew it at my friend's head, he or she would turn around at the last second and I'd be responsible for the loss of an eye. Story of my life! The rest of your video is excellent!!!!!
I've used a similar trick with a cut down ballpoint pen. Great tip! This also works well to inflate a tubeless tire after pulling the core out so you can force more air in.
Man I wish I Saw this video yesterday with the holidays everything's closed the next couple days which left me screwed to get a adapter.. THANKS FOR THE TIP I'll be using this soon as I get home.
when u got to the part where you said most pumps had a presto valve inflator socket thingy i went into my garage and looked at my pump to find the second hole. thats what she said but lol i never knew why that hole was there.
I have a pump that has one hole but says it takes all valves. Just got a new road bike which comes with presta, I hope it works; however, if you do this, you can use a gas station or a car pump if you need to. I carry a cheap emergency pump always on my bike, but I don't think it can do 100lbs., so it would just be to get enough air on the tires to get to a gas station. Thanks.
+Eliseo Borrero Here's how it SHOULD work: The head of your pump has 2 internal parts, a plastic piece that depresses the valve stem, and a rubber "gasket" that seals around the valve. Unscrew the end piece so you can get at the internal parts. Take them both out, REVERSE them, and put them back in. Then screw the end piece on and it should work for Prests.Most pumps are "compatible" with both types, but it took me a good amount of research to actually figure out how to convert it.
Would this trick also work using an air compressor? And could I check the pressure using a standard tire gauge with this? Thanks, I definitely appreciate the video. I just replaced my tubes on my bike today, only to discover they have Presta valves
Thank you so much gearist brother, I had a big problem with my 700c tyre Presta valve , I was so tensed, tried many ways but failed and finally this way worked.. thank you once again genius...
I have built-in convertible valve clamps that makes my portable pump works for both schrader and presta valves so I may never have to do this, but this is still a good tip. You'll never know when you might need it.
To get this to work I had to kinda take the front of my pump apart, but once I was able to get the nozzle out of the way and force the cap into the pump it worked easily. Good shit.
Nice! Surprising that it wasn’t standard and I actually wonder if your pump doesn’t have a flippable head? When you take the front piece off, is there a sort of internal core piece behind that come off and flips around?
The issue no body address: Should the Preste valve spring landed needle be compressed? to get and air treasure reading it must. But with some pump heads, that will empty the tire of air. In the video, the needle is not compressed.
Great tip! I wouldn't throw it away though, save in case another emergency. The skewer thing: we don't all have them, my 6 bikes are traditional axles.
I think it you tube is going to feature your video in the top results display there should be a way for me to thumb up the video from the results page rather than opening the app. Great video
So what was wrong with the old style valves that they needed to complicate this and render my 25 year old pump useless? Thanks for this because I just ordered a tire and it came with this prestamadigitation valve ( I had no idea there were more than one type) and my pump wouldn't fit it. Hopefully this will work! I guess now I will have to get a fancy Tour De France spandex bike suit to match my fancy valve :/
Presets valves have been around since the 1920’s and they’re meant (partially) to allow for more narrow wheels without compromising the structure of the whee by allowing for a smaller hole. Getting a pump with a smart head (or a dual head) is a good and simple fix and they’re a lot more efficient these days than 25 years ago! ;)
why TF do presta valves even exist? it should be in bright orange letters on the side of the intertube box, " this valve will NOT fit your pump, you will get very angry when you realize this and realize you now have to spend more money, we don't care, F U"
Bought a new tube and got it home. Took back tire off and all, then found out it had some fancy valve. Something wrong with the trustworthy Schrader valve these days? If it ain't broke don't fix it. Needless to say I didn't have the fancy pump either. Didn't want to drive back into town again. Thanks for this info it worked like a charm. Presta valves are worthless.
Used to ride all the time, sold all my gear but just bought a bike for my wife and it came with presta valves and we live in the middle of nowhere, this saved my bacon, thanks!
thanks Adam Sandler
hahahhaha
Lololiloolololol
This is hilarious!!!
This made me laugh
Eagle eyes
Awesome! Now if only I can find a plastic valve cover!
LIFE SAVER ---- JUST SAVED ME FROM GETTING TO WORK LATE :D
Awesome! Had this problem yesterday and had no clue what to do.
Glad to help!
The problem is you are not coming to see me I have what you are looking for
Thanks guys. You got me out of a jam as I have Presta valves on my bike but only a Schrader pump. As we are in 'lockdown' here all the bike shops are closed. Thanks again. Mark. Dublin, Ireland
just lost my presta adapter and tried this! for good measure tried to see if it works fine at the petrol station pump! well played sir - works brilliantly ^^
This tip just saved my butt in Republic WA while on the northern Tier headed east. THANK YOU.
You're most welcome! Happy riding!
This is genius, such a simple but effective tip, thanks. Phil from Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
Big up the Yorkshire massive
I didn't realize I had presta valves until I lost air and pulled up to the gas station pump.
This video saved me! Thank you!
Thank you. I just unstranded myself at 2:30am thanks to this video.
OMG! Thank you so much for this tip 🙏🏾! I was all bummed because JUST bought this pump and it didn’t fit the valve. I thought I had to make a trip back to the store to exchange/return it. Worked like a charm 🙏🏾!!
I used a pair of scissors to ream the cut cap so the interior diameter would be greater and allow the presta valve to access the threads on the cap. This video saved the day!
After 5 years from publishing your video it helped me now and I used your trick thank you
thank you so much! in these days of advancing technology, knowing how to adapt and modify things to work for you is an essential skill. not everyone has the luxury to go out and buy all these specialized products simply to get on a bike and go ride down the street. much love and keep on pushing!
Thank you, this video helped me out in my time of need! Excellent Video! I'm 35 years old and haven't been on a bike since I was 17! Boy have I been in for some culture shock because biking has changed incredibly since I've been on a bike! Really love these new products!!! Again, Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much!
Same here, 35& riding again for the first time was def a shock! Bought& returned 4 bikes before I found the one that has everything I need. Thank God for refunds!
OMG tyvm!!!! I wasted so much time the other day..... Wish I would've came here 1st! Will watch more from him in the future, as I love fixing things. 😊
Glad I could help!
Seems like a good trick, I think it depends on the caps involved. The caps on my 700x35-45c Meet-locks brand tubes don't really fit on the valve or the pump after they've been cut as described
Jake C yep, it didn’t work for me.
one of my tubes worked, the other half worked. fml
First time with a presta valve and your video was very helpful, Thanks!
Thanks so much this saved me hours of trying to get a bead with the hand pump on my mtb. Great trick.
Wow this is genius! my presta pump is popping off. Managed to just get enough air in the tyre to get home but now I can fully inflate it. I'm amazed.
You my friend have earned a fan , subscriber & are a LIFE SAVER
You just saved me $200- $300. I have a slim type of air valve and I was about to buy a new bike. You rock!
No! Don’t throw it away. Save it for an emergency.
Almost threw mine away. Kept the cap for future emergencies 😅
Wow thank you so much bro, had an old bike with a dunlop valve and i had no idea how to inflate it.
Thanks! This saved a trip to the shop!
YOU ARE THE MAN! Just saved me a 3mile trip to my local bike shop
Ha! If I put that part in a straw and blew it at my friend's head, he or she would turn around at the last second and I'd be responsible for the loss of an eye. Story of my life! The rest of your video is excellent!!!!!
Thank you sir, very helpful. I had a super glue with in reach and glued the Schrader valve cover on cut presta valve cover temporarily.
Bahut hi Umda Tarkeeb batayi hai bhaisaab ne.. aanand ki prapti hui.
You sir are a legend🙏🏻
I've used a similar trick with a cut down ballpoint pen. Great tip! This also works well to inflate a tubeless tire after pulling the core out so you can force more air in.
I honestly thought this wouldn't work,but it did! Thanks.
Thanks - saved our afternoon bike ride!
Just did this trick on my Redline. Worked fabulously!
Hey really cool tip but would you know how to do this or either use the little metal adapter with a gas station pump?
Best demonstration ever str8 to the point
@ 2:10 - Why would I throw it away?
Man I wish I Saw this video yesterday with the holidays everything's closed the next couple days which left me screwed to get a adapter.. THANKS FOR THE TIP I'll be using this soon as I get home.
You just saved me a 3 mile walk with my bike thank you!
when u got to the part where you said most pumps had a presto valve inflator socket thingy i went into my garage and looked at my pump to find the second hole. thats what she said but lol i never knew why that hole was there.
Awsome,my adapter doesn't work so i applied it in my bike!
Thank you so much😊
Thank you that went surprisingly well and saved me!
I have a pump that has one hole but says it takes all valves. Just got a new road bike which comes with presta, I hope it works; however, if you do this, you can use a gas station or a car pump if you need to. I carry a cheap emergency pump always on my bike, but I don't think it can do 100lbs., so it would just be to get enough air on the tires to get to a gas station. Thanks.
+Eliseo Borrero Here's how it SHOULD work: The head of your pump has 2 internal parts, a plastic piece that depresses the valve stem, and a rubber "gasket" that seals around the valve. Unscrew the end piece so you can get at the internal parts. Take them both out, REVERSE them, and put them back in. Then screw the end piece on and it should work for Prests.Most pumps are "compatible" with both types, but it took me a good amount of research to actually figure out how to convert it.
Thanks
Didn't know my pump had this option until I read this! Thank you
This deserves 1 million views
Would this trick also work using an air compressor? And could I check the pressure using a standard tire gauge with this? Thanks, I definitely appreciate the video. I just replaced my tubes on my bike today, only to discover they have Presta valves
Thank you so much gearist brother, I had a big problem with my 700c tyre Presta valve , I was so tensed, tried many ways but failed and finally this way worked..
thank you once again genius...
Just saved my day THANK YOU ♥️
Your a hero!!! Saved me the price of a new pump. Thanks for making this video!
I've just got to say - fantastic hack. Thank you.
I have built-in convertible valve clamps that makes my portable pump works for both schrader and presta valves so I may never have to do this, but this is still a good tip. You'll never know when you might need it.
Awesome helpful number #1 video on TH-cam. Thanks for your help.
This saved my life thankyou
Nice man, you're now the king of roadside af** engineering
To get this to work I had to kinda take the front of my pump apart, but once I was able to get the nozzle out of the way and force the cap into the pump it worked easily. Good shit.
Nice! Surprising that it wasn’t standard and I actually wonder if your pump doesn’t have a flippable head? When you take the front piece off, is there a sort of internal core piece behind that come off and flips around?
Just saved me walking to work. Awesome tip.
You made my Day.. Thank you fir this very useful DIY.
do you have any videos using a inflation cone to inflate a presta valve
Awesome info, but where can I find a skewer on my bike?
+Nicktavius Wainwright that's the thing that holds your wheels on the bike. Kind of like the axle.
That was my Q too. Glad to understand now it's just the axle
Worked perfectly. Awesome!!!
Nice! Cue A-Team: I love it when a plan comes together!
Thanks so much saved me a trip to the bike shop.
Thanks for the tips! That was a great help!
Another awesome life hack.
YOOOO IT ACTUALLY WORKED!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!
Thank you it Helps Me A lot and That deserves a Subscribe ❤️
Thank you so much. This video helped out a great deal
Worked great, thanks!
What is and where is the skewer on the bike to remove the cap from inside the pump?
It’s literally the axle in each wheel.
perfect worked well as proper adapter i have thanks Gearist
Whether air gets out through both outlets or the one which you connected?
The issue no body address: Should the Preste valve spring landed needle be compressed? to get and air treasure reading it must. But with some pump heads, that will empty the tire of air. In the video, the needle is not compressed.
Great tip! I wouldn't throw it away though, save in case another emergency. The skewer thing: we don't all have them, my 6 bikes are traditional axles.
worked perfectly thank you bro 👍
You know how much this helped me thanks so much
Bike store gave me the wrong tube and I cant return it cuz of the pandemic. Thanks for this video. Going to try it out now.
Good luck!
@@Gearist took a bit of work but I was able to get a good enough seal to fill it up. Ordering a better pump now. Thanks so much for this tip. 👍❤
Thank you! I just need to get an extra cover since I don't want to give up my little black cover.
Can you use foot pump to pump up presta valve
I think it you tube is going to feature your video in the top results display there should be a way for me to thumb up the video from the results page rather than opening the app. Great video
great tip you´ve save me a trip to the bikeshop wich is really far from my home
So what was wrong with the old style valves that they needed to complicate this and render my 25 year old pump useless? Thanks for this because I just ordered a tire and it came with this prestamadigitation valve ( I had no idea there were more than one type) and my pump wouldn't fit it. Hopefully this will work! I guess now I will have to get a fancy Tour De France spandex bike suit to match my fancy valve :/
Presets valves have been around since the 1920’s and they’re meant (partially) to allow for more narrow wheels without compromising the structure of the whee by allowing for a smaller hole. Getting a pump with a smart head (or a dual head) is a good and simple fix and they’re a lot more efficient these days than 25 years ago! ;)
Thank you!! Kansas, USA
You’re a legend mate!!!
Super helpful tip cut the cap in half 👌👌
Thank you GREAT Idea!! Never thought of that one!
You saved my ride! Thank you so much
Thanks so much for this hack..lil tricky screwing in cap..but got it...thnks again..
why TF do presta valves even exist? it should be in bright orange letters on the side of the intertube box, " this valve will NOT fit your pump, you will get very angry when you realize this and realize you now have to spend more money, we don't care, F U"
Worked Great .... Thanks
Does it work with an air compressor?
when i put my pump head onto my presta valve to pump it up the air would come out of the other schrader port what do you think am doing wrong?
Noel Moore look at the video with #prestahack. just uploaded now.
You got me to work. N now I dont nedz to by a value adaptation
Thank you for this video, really helped me out this morning!! :D
You saved me man. Thanks and great video
Bought a new tube and got it home. Took back tire off and all, then found out it had some fancy valve. Something wrong with the trustworthy Schrader valve these days? If it ain't broke don't fix it. Needless to say I didn't have the fancy pump either. Didn't want to drive back into town again. Thanks for this info it worked like a charm. Presta valves are worthless.
Believe it or not the Presta valve on bike tubes has actually been the cycling industry standard for near on 50 years
Didn't know that. Shrader valves FTW.
Wayne Renee the Presta are for thinner tyres as the Schrader may be too wide....that is why they exist
Not necessarily. You can easily find road tubes (about 23mm) that have schrader valves and many, if not most, legit MTB tubes are presta.
Awesome! This video was so helpful... Thanks a million!
Thank you adam you're my hero
hey man, saved my bacon with this, thanks.
definitely trying this out !
Thank you man👍🏼👊🏼
+Sebastian Vazquez Any time! Be sure to tell your friends!
That's a great tip, thanks !