Why won't my Wheel inflate? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-17-2003, 01:25 AM

I have just bought a new bicycle pump (for a fairly 'new' bicycle) and
need to pump the back wheel up a bit.
I attach the pump to the valve with the novel firmly screwed into
place and.. well nothing, the air will not go anywhere as if the seal
between the two is bloacked.
I have checked that air can come out with a little presure in the
valve but still can't get any air in!

Any suggestions/tips why this might be?

08-17-2003, 12:04 PM

Hi Rhandolph -

In order to help you, we need to know what type of
valve you are using, Shrader or Presta. Here are
pictures of the two types:

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Regards,
Ralph

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Rhandolph) wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m>...
....I attach the pump to the valve with the novel firmly screwed into
> place and.. well nothing, the air will not go anywhere as if the seal
> between the two is bloacked.

08-20-2003, 03:57 AM

It's definitely a Schrada valve.

"Sorni" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].rr.com> wrote in message news:<2oQ%a.5249$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>. ..
> "Rhandolph" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote in message
> news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] ...
> > I have just bought a new bicycle pump (for a fairly 'new' bicycle) and
> > need to pump the back wheel up a bit.
> > I attach the pump to the valve with the novel firmly screwed into
> > place and.. well nothing, the air will not go anywhere as if the seal
> > between the two is bloacked.
> > I have checked that air can come out with a little presure in the
> > valve but still can't get any air in!
> >
> > Any suggestions/tips why this might be?
>
> Is this a Presta (skinny) valve? You need to UNscrew the little knobby
> dealy; then push it in to make sure it's open.
>
> Bill "someone will explain it better" S.