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Anyone care to recommend an inflator with a presta head for use with a compressor? Something like the ParkTool INF-2 but not that because it’s awful.
I have a Draper one but it’s schrader and requires the use of an adapter that is always awkward to get a good seal on so I’m after something with a proper presta head if poss…
Google says: https://prestacycle.com/products/prestaflator-pro-bicycle-tire-inflator-presta-schrader-air-compressor-tool
Sorry, on the PC now so can post links properly
Yes I saw that but it gets mixed reviews on Amazon...
There is also the Jaco one which gets better reviews but requires an additional £50 attachment..
Just wondered if anyone had experience of any and wanted to recommend..
I have a cheapo inflator, probably similar to your draper, but have cut the schrader fitting off and put on a track pump fitting. You can buy them as a spare part
I use a fabric pressure guage on mine. I've 3 for sale in the classifieds
I’ve been using a cheapo blue trigger one with a Joe Blow hose grafted on. It works, but it leaks and I’ve had to replace the hose several times now. I decided I was going to treat myself to a ‘proper’ one so watching this thread with interest.
I once bought a Prestaflator and was underwhelmed with how it felt so sent it back. Didn’t actually use it though.
@bikerevivesheffield can you post a link? Can’t work out what you mean. Edit: oh I see what you mean. Not what I need unfortunately.
I’m tempted to try attaching a track pump head but I CBA with leaks and I don’t want one that’s a two/three handed operation to attach. Largely because the hose on the end of the (heavy) inflator is short so always ends up clanking the wheel. <br /><br />How does yours work @bikerevivesheffield ?
I have a cheapo inflator, probably similar to your draper, but have cut the schrader fitting off and put on a track pump fitting. You can buy them as a spare part
This. I got a cheap one from Screwfix, cut the original head off and attached an SKS head.
Plug and play, as they say.
The compressor head has a Schrader attachment as on @kayak23 picture. This goes onto the black bit next to the dial. The hose is presta or Schrader
I’m using a pump head from Decathlon on mine and no leaks. Just cut the old crappy standard fitting off. <br /><br />
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/twin-head-for-floor-pumps/_/R-p-1006?mc=4413670
The simple blower head for the compressor is best for seating tyres once you have the valve core out
I looked & looked years ago and messed around with various bodges but then bought an Airshot bottle and haven't used the compressor since.
If I was buying again I'd get the all-in-one track pump & air chamber.
Simple and works. Lack of a gauge is slightly annoying but for getting tubeless seated/inflated it just does the job and is a sensible price.
Like others I put a standard track pump head on a cheap compressor tyre gun, couldn't work better tbf and cost me peanuts. But you do need to find a combination of parts that'll play ball, unfortunately bike pumps quite often don't use normal air threads or hoses
So what’s the best head? Ideally a one handed operation or at the very least one that doesn’t snap closed when releasing and bludgeon your fingers every time without fail like my rubbish Beto one!!’ 🙄
Topeak Chuck Head DX upgrade kit looks reasonable… might try one of those .
I assume you're only looking for one to facilitate beading a tubeless tire?
If so, like Nick above, a blow gun is the best thing. Remove the valve core and trigger the largely unrestricted air in through the valve.
I use a mega cheap plastic one with the metal end snapped off and it's brilliant. The snapped off metal end is the same diameter as the end of a presta valve stem so fits perfectly.
You don't even loose much pressure in the time it takes to put the core back in if you use your thumb as a temporary plug then go back to the pressure you want with a track pump.
Similar to this
Trouble is that Reserve Fillmore valves don’t have a removable core..
Just the rubber hose works great for presta and nothing to constrict the airflow like track pump heads can do.
I put a track pump head onto a car schraeder inflator by unscrewing the normal hose and screwing in an air gun blower tube. The track pump head slid onto that metal tube and a jubilee clip secures it. Means I get the PSI rating too, although it's not the most reliable
scruff, that sounds like a genius idea!
I've been using an old track pump head and a cheapo Erbuaer gun but I can't get the damn thing to be leakfree, plus the head needs replacing.
I’ve always used one of those cheap brass adaptors. Or failing that a little bit of rubber over the valve to make it thicker.
The stupid schrader clippy thing on the Draper is a PITA to fix on to those brass adapters. That’s where I’m at now.