Bike Pumps and Accessories

The mountain biker's pumps

The mountain biker needs several pumps. The high volume floor pump quickly inflates large MTB tires, at low pressure, with an accurate gauge to adjust grip. The shock pump, high pressure and low volume, adjusts the pressure of the fork and shock according to the rider's weight. For outings, a high volume mini pump or a CO2 cartridge provides a quick fix.

The rest of the wheel

MTB wheels and tires also come in:

• Tires.
• Wheels.
• Inner tubes.

Everything you need is brought together on the wheels and tires page.

Tubeless setup

The tubeless setup requires a significant airflow for the tire to seat against the rim. The tubeless inflator, a reservoir that is pressurized with a pump before being released suddenly, makes this operation easier without a compressor. The sealant, injected into the tire, automatically seals small punctures. It should be renewed every few months, as it dries out.

The repair kit

In their bag or saddlebag, riders carry tire levers, a spare inner tube, and patches. For tubeless tires, repair plugs, inserted into the hole with a dedicated tool, seal punctures that are too large for the sealant. A small gauge allows for pressure checks on the go, and a multi-tool completes the essentials.

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Frequently asked questions

What pressure should I put in MTB tires?

The pressure depends on the rider's weight, tire width, and terrain: lower for grip with tubeless, higher with inner tube to avoid pinch flats. A precise gauge helps fine-tune over time.

Why use a specific shock pump?

The air fork and shock are set at high pressure and low volume, which only a dedicated pump can accurately dose. A standard floor pump does not reach high enough pressure or adjust finely enough for this setting.

How to fit a tubeless tire?

You need a rim equipped with a sealed rim tape and a tubeless valve, then a large airflow to seat the tire beads: a reservoir inflator or a gas cartridge helps with this. Then add sealant.

What tools to take on a MTB outing?

A spare tube, tire levers, a mini pump or gas cartridge, repair plugs for tubeless, a multi-tool, and a chain tool cover the essentials for most issues.

Gas cartridge or mini pump, what to choose?

The cartridge inflates a tire in seconds, great for racing or reinflating a tubeless, but is single-use. The mini pump is endless but slower. Many mountain bikers carry both.