bicycle pumps

Cycling inflation tools

Bicycle pumps are portable devices for inflating bicycle tires, using a piston mechanism to force air through a valve.

Most cyclists keep one at home and carry a smaller one on rides: I always pack a bicycle pump in case of flats.

Floor pumps with gauges offer more precision; hand pumps sacrifice power for portability.

Related
  • inflationSustained price level increase
  • valveFluid flow controller
  • airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
  • gaugeStandard of measurement
  • handheldDesigned for palm use

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inflation mechanism

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Slender pointed instruments

power source

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Devices moving fluids electrically

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G