presta valve inflation solution

[youngoldbloke]

Topeak Morph for me too. The one with a built-in gauge is worth paying the extra for. A pump with a flexi hose is definitely a yes-yes, all too often with a rigid pump you end up bending the stem and that's the end of the tube. Push adapter on firmly but without undue force: if it's difficult because the tyre is completely flat, start inflating with adapter not fully home; then when you've got a bit of pressure in, push it further on.

I think the secret is to always push the adapter off the valve, rather than pull. With the valve at 12 o'clock use both hands and push the adapter down off the valve with the thumbs. Much easier and more controlled.

 

[jimboalee]

I think the secret is to always push the adapter off the valve, rather than pull. With the valve at 12 o'clock use both hands and push the adapter down off the valve with the thumbs. Much easier and more controlled.

You should get a 'deep series' flexi connector. The hand pump can waggle round with no threat of bending or snapping the Presta when tiredness takes over.