pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
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pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
Can anybody reconmen a pressure guarge suitable cycle valves all types
ie Schrader
Presta
Woods.
Also I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
ie Schrader
Presta
Woods.
Also I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
The simplest thing to do is use valve adapters? Halfords used to carry them.Philip Benstead wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 3:48pm Can anybody reconmen a pressure guarge suitable cycle valves all types
ie Schrader
Presta
Woods.
Also I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
I don’t have one myself - I rely on the pump’s gauge and the thumb and forefinger test - but I see a lot of mechanics online with the Topeak SmartGauge D2 at around £25 - so I can’t personally justify the expense.Philip Benstead wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 3:48pm Can anybody reconmen a pressure guarge suitable cycle valves all types
ie Schrader
Presta
Woods....
https://road.cc/content/review/topeak-s ... -d2-274367
Topeak recently brought out a D2X - about a tenner more - but I’d still go for the older, cheaper model.
Not heard about two sizes. I have seen mechanics using the Presta valve port to pump up a Woods valve inner tube I just have one of these to thread on to the Woods valve then use as if a Schrader:Philip Benstead wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 3:48pm ... Also I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunlop_valvePhilip Benstead wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 3:48pmAlso I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
Jonathan
Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
Nor me.keyboardmonkey wrote: ↑26 Oct 2021, 8:04amNot heard about two sizes.Philip Benstead wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 3:48pm ... Also I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
Jonathan
Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
I believe there are some with a Presta thread on the tip but I know not which brand. It isn't Schwalbe.Jdsk wrote: ↑26 Oct 2021, 8:08amNor me.keyboardmonkey wrote: ↑26 Oct 2021, 8:04amNot heard about two sizes.Philip Benstead wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 3:48pm ... Also I note there is 2 types of woods threads can anybody suggest the sizing?
Only a pump gauge will read Woods, due to the design.
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
I have a SKS Airchecker which I use on Presta and Schrader, it's more accurate than the gauges on my pumps.
I don't have anything with Woods valves, don't they use the same pump fitting as Presta?
I don't have anything with Woods valves, don't they use the same pump fitting as Presta?
Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
We had a club "guess the pressure" competition at a social event some time ago, the thumb test is not as accurate as some believed. You can tell that there's enough air not to pinch flat and that's about it. If you subscribe to the idea that +/- 10psi makes a difference, get a decent gauge, if not, ride on.
Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
You might be interested in this, though not woods I think.
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=122621&hilit=Pressure+giyo
Probably more expensive now.
edit - the link in my original post no longer works but a poster below said this is similar I think - quite probably the same Giyo made thing - I don't have mine to hand so can't check the pic.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolson-Bicyc ... true&rt=nc
Been a bit of , er, "inflation" as you can see.
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=122621&hilit=Pressure+giyo
Probably more expensive now.
edit - the link in my original post no longer works but a poster below said this is similar I think - quite probably the same Giyo made thing - I don't have mine to hand so can't check the pic.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolson-Bicyc ... true&rt=nc
Been a bit of , er, "inflation" as you can see.
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
Congratulations on doing the experiment.PH wrote: ↑26 Oct 2021, 9:54amWe had a club "guess the pressure" competition at a social event some time ago, the thumb test is not as accurate as some believed. You can tell that there's enough air not to pinch flat and that's about it. If you subscribe to the idea that +/- 10psi makes a difference, get a decent gauge, if not, ride on.
Jonathan
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
But surely only when you keep the pump pressure the same as the tyre pressure? And I'm not sure that would work accurately on the old type with the rubber seal (that always was included in repair kits).
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Re: pressure gauge for schrader, presta, & woods valves
My track pump - and the previous one - has a pressure gauge. The connector will go on all valve types.
Press the plunger to equalise the pressure and the gauge will tell you the tyre pressure.
Press the plunger to equalise the pressure and the gauge will tell you the tyre pressure.
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