Presta valve inflator for small compressor?

[giordana93]

if your only need is to seat tubeless, then the blowgun tip/nozzle used on a valve with core removed is typical procedure when very stubborn tires don't seat with core in place (more air flow)

[peanutgallery]

Health insurance or presta valve adapters?

OP ...make up your mind

[NHAero]

Health insurance is for when the tire blows off the rim.

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

Health insurance or presta valve adapters?

OP ...make up your mind

[vqdriver]

Any of those amazon trigger actuated heads linked above will work just fine. Steer clear of the boutique brands for this.

[BdaGhisallo]

https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools?category=Inflation

They're not the cheapest, but you won't find a better inflator head than EVT's offerings.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by wallymann

CO2 inflator + empty C02 cartridge + threaded female adapter + jb-weld

Picture?

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by NHAero

This is the type of thing I think I am looking for.
It has a quick connect that will connect to the compressor hose
It fits Presta valves
It has a not-digital gauge

If that's 'what you are looking for'..well, isn't that the 'thing you are looking for'??

[J.Higgins]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Health insurance is for when the tire blows off the rim.

...and a glass of whiskey to calm the nerves afterwards.

I broke down and treated myself to the Park Tool INF-2

https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-373...a-471476488548

After fiddling about for years and years, I sold a kidney and bought one of these inflators, and I am so pleased! These things work a treat! So handy to have at the ready. No fussing about changing from schrader to Presta, and checking pressure, etc. It does all that in one operation. Highly recommend!

[smontanaro]

Ellen just bought herself a small Bostitch nail gun kit which includes a small pancake compressor. Although I'm not a tubeless tire guy, I'd be interested as well in case the still unopened kit didn't come with something.

[MikeD]

I bought an inflator with a gage at Harbor Freight and replaced the chuck with a Silca press on one. The gage isn't that accurate though, but it works.

[NHAero]

Stuff on Amazon is frequently junque, so was looking to learn if there was a good version of that. Or if that one is fine

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

If that's 'what you are looking for'..well, isn't that the 'thing you are looking for'??

[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Stuff on Amazon is frequently junque, so was looking to learn if there was a good version of that. Or if that one is fine

I have that one. It is fine. That said, I find that I don't use it that frequently. I use the air gun with core removed for snapping beads into place. I use the floor pump for top offs and general inflation needs. I don't really like to keep my mini-compressor filled with air so it's not that convenient to use for quick things.

[NHAero]

So, I mounted the 650bx38 GK onto the rim, without changing out the crappy tape job or cheapo valve, and used the air nozzle fitting on the Senco with the valve core removed. Snapped that bead right into place, presto! Pumped it up with my Airmenius floor pump no problem.

No sealant, and for whatever reason, it didn't hold air very long. But I had to push the tire bead back into the center well of the rim to get it off, so that's a good sign!

Thanks all!

[CSKeller]

I glanced through all the replies but didn't see anyone mention this:


https://www.prestacycle.com/product/...mpressor-tool/

Works well and has been durable for me.

[Losnbrien]

I recommend the Topeak Pressure-Rite Presta Valve Adapter with a built-in pressure gauge. It's a compact and easy-to-use adapter that allows you to connect your Senco PC1010 compressor to a Presta valve. This adapter is specifically designed for seating tubeless tires and provides accurate pressure readings. Make sure to use a standard quick connect adapter to connect it to your existing hose setup.
https://www.bikethesites.com/how-to-...-presta-valve/