H: Hubs, Wheels and Tyres CO2 Inflator

[vibrac]

Why should push bike riders get all the gimmicks
I just bought a mini tyre inflator that takes a CO2 cartridge (Crivit PRO)and together with an adapter that I already have that converts, from pushbike valves to standard car/Mc valves I am hoping it should allow me to quickly blow up my tyre in long distance trials from under 10 on a section back to 18 psi for the road (Trail bike) .
However in emergency perhaps it could reinflate my whole Vincent back wheel .. or will that take a few cartridges? anyone tried this?

 

[Graham Smith]

I've never tried it, but I normally carry one of those things with a couple of the cartridges.

 

[erik]

why dont you use the airpump of your Vincent? using co2 instead of air makes the bike heavier.better use Helium.regards erik

 

[Comet Rider]

Tim,
If the cartridges are the small 16g ones you will struggle to get more than 20-25 PSI in the tyre
I use an American kit which uses a 45g cartridge and can inflate a modern tubeless tyre to over 30 PSI without problems
It is always useful as this helps to seat the tyre on the bead. Also a ratchet strap going around the outside of the tyre makes popping the tyre a doddle.

 

[Cyborg]

Those pesky little helium atoms will escape too fast Y/N?
The heck with a ratchet strap to seat tires. Use ether.

 

[Bill Cannon]

BMW tubeless tyre repair kits come with three cylinders. I've never had to use one, touch wood, but I guess you need three to inflate a large tyre.

 

[clevtrev]

Two work fine.