Bicycle pumps

For all your bike pumps

In order to bring and keep your bicycle tire at the correct tension, you can not do without a bicycle pump. The most common and familiar type of bicycle pump is the standing runway pump. From the classic Jumbo with a klempompkop to an advanced racing bike pump like the SKS Rennkompressor or the Topeak Joe Blow Sport 2 with pressure gauge, all kinds of runway pumps can be found at bike pump expert.

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To never have to bend over when pumping, the foot pump is a good alternative. To take along on your trip, a smaller bicycle pump, such as the handy mini pump or the frame pump is ideal. A super-fast CO2 pump can also be useful on the go. With this you will continue your race fast.

Select the pump for the correct valve

When selecting your bicycle pump, make sure that the pump is suitable for your valve type. In many cases it is possible to purchase adapter nipples to make your pump head universally usable. The three common valve types are AV (car valve), HV (Hollands Valve) and FV (French valve), the alternative names can be found below.

AV valve

The type AV (car valve), also called engine valve or Schrader valve, is mainly used in mountain bikes and work according to the same principle as the valve of a car tire. This type of valve is becoming increasingly popular and is easy to pump up at a gas station or garage;

HV valve

The HV valve (Dutch valve) is also called Dunlop or Blitz valve. Nowadays, the Dunlop valve, closed at the end with an opening on the side, is hardly used anymore. More common is the Blitz valve that fits in the same opening as the Dunlop valve. In the valve there is a small ball that moves with the air pressure and thus keeps the opening free or closes at the right moment.

FV valve

The FV valve (French valve) is often used for racing or touring bicycles. This valve is also known as the Belgian valve, Presta valve or Sclaverend valve. The valve has a smaller diameter (about 6.5 mm) than the AV or FV, making it suitable for narrow rims. The kickback mechanism of an FV is usually blocked by a nut that can be loosened. With some bicycle pumps, a reduction nipple is necessary to be able to pump an FV.