We got a later start than we wanted. We knew the tires needed to be filled before riding and I do have a bike pump, so it should have have been quick and easy to fill and go. What surprised me was D's new bike has some funky new tube connections. These connections would not fit my pump nor work with the gas station air pump. We would need to get to the bike shop before riding. As it was 8:30 AM when we discovered this, I anticipated that one of the shops would open at 9:00. No such luck, one opens at 10:00 and the other at 11:00.
We were at Crossing Cycle when the doors opened at 10:00. Bought the adapter for the connection, a new pump with the capability to do both connections (standard and new one), filled the tire and were off, finally!
We biked about a dozen miles along the Blackstone River Bike Path. And we'll be ready to get an early start even if the tires need some air next time!
Would those "funky new tube connections" be Presta valves?
ReplyDeleteyes, according to the wikipedia entry for Presta, that is what it looks like we have. First time I have seen them.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you're riding...lots of good roads out there in Franklin. Yes presta valves are standard for road tires. I would not recommend using a gas station/ air compressor unless it's a total emergency. Flag down another cyclist like me and I will have a pump on my bike I am happy to share.
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