How To Use A Bike Floor Pump
The Tale of the Magic Bike Pump: How to Use It Like a Pro Long ago, in a little town where everyone loved to ride bicycles, there was a boy named Leo. He had a shiny red bike, but one morning he found the tires soft and saggy. Without air, the bike refused to roll smoothly. He ran to his grandfather, who handed him what looked like a curious staff with a handle on top and a hose at the side. “This,” Grandpa said, “is the floor pump. Treat it well, and your bike will fly again.” And so began Leo’s lesson—one that every cyclist, young or old, needs to know. Step 1: Know Your Valve Bikes speak two languages: Presta and Schrader valves. Schrader: Wider, like a car tire valve. Presta: Thinner, with a tiny lock nut you twist open. Leo looked at his bike: it had a skinny valve with a little tip. “Presta,” Grandpa nodded. 👉 Lesson: Always check your valve before using the pump. Many pumps can handle both, but you must set it correctly. Step 2: Secure the Pump Head Leo unscre...