Bicycle Pump Leaking Air. If the nozzle won t fit on the valve open. In this video i show a way to bring a bicycle pump back to life by re greasing it.
I also give information for fixing different issues at the end of the vid. A lever at the side of the air hose nozzle locks the nozzle onto the valve. Both systems serve to keep the head in place as you start pumping which ensures that air actually goes into the valve instead of leaking out while you pump.
A lever at the side of the air hose nozzle locks the nozzle onto the valve.
A lever at the side of the air hose nozzle locks the nozzle onto the valve. Step 1 place the nozzle at the end of the air hose on the bike s tire valve. When detaching the screw type head of the mini pump that i carry on commutes it seems to help reduce air loss if i hold the value with thumb and index finger of 1 hand while unscrewing the head as fast as possible with the other hand. Last night my previously trusty tps 2 bike pump failed with a large pop.