newbie bike pump question

[E500 C.E.]

Ok i just got my first road bike today, a Felt F80 '05. I got everyhting i needed, or so i thought. Ive got a floor pump that i use for my mountain bike. When i went to go see if i could pump my road bike tires, i found that the nozel of the pump didnt fit around the tire part. Is there any adapter i can get, or di i have to get a whole new pump?

 

[dutchie936]

The valve you have is called a "presta" valve.You can go to any local bike shop and buy an adapter for about a dollar.That way,you can use your floor pump.
Just unscrew the top of the valve(just a turn or two),then screw on the adapter.I definetly recommend getting a portable mini pump for those inevitable on road flats.They generally come able to handle both types of valves.

P.S.-Don't forget to close the top of the pesta valve after you finish filling it,and don't leave the adapter on.Its a tool,remove it when your done.

Happy riding!!

 

[E500 C.E.]

Thanks a lot Dutchie, i will go do that first thing tommorow.

 

[spacefuzz]

you might even get them to give it to you for free if you just bought the bike there.