Do you need a special pump to inflate them? We have basic pumps for air mattress and bike tires. Would one of those work?
1127985
Our medium-powered bike pump was not enough; we had to use a service station air hose. They did work beautifully after that.
1127986
I used an electric air pump because it took too long to use a bicycle pump! The tubes are great quality especially for the price!!!!
1127987
I fill mine up with a hair dryer on cool. Simple and quickest way to do it but of course you need electric.
1908689
I use an electric pump for air mattresses that I got at Target in camping section for $20. Works great and you can inflate the tubes really quickly.
341948
It doesn't auto-inflate. Technically, you could blow it up by mouth but you'd probably get dizzy and risk passing out. In your case, maybe you could get a portable hand bike pump, they're cyndrical, light weight abt foot long, 1 inch diameter.
1569383
No, you hook this up to an air hose connected to an air compressor. It needs an air source to inflate tires.
1589818
I used an air pump. Never saw where it said otherwise. Took a matter if seconds to inflate.
133643
We used the pump we use for our inflatable mattresses. It has a funnel looking adaptor that came with the pump. Filled quickly. You can buy the pumps on Amazon. Ours is a Coleman. Search air pump for inflatables.
190001
This item is a tire inflation gauge. It is NOT an air compressor! It is attached to a standard air compressor line with a quick-disconnect coupling. Attached to an air compressor it would work fine for inflating bicycle tires.
271168
No I would not recommend this for pumping up bike tires. It is more for large inflatables. River rafts, air mattresses....etc...
343464
A standard bike pump will do - or just take it to a gas station with a pump Be careful though , it only needs 22psi (lots of tires are 30 plus) so don't overfill
1723061
My husband said you need a bike pump with a "schraeder valve" not a "presta valve". We got an awesome bike pump for $20 at Walmart. It has both. I have to air my tires up about one a week. The more air the smoother the ride.
2275234
They do not come inflated... But you can use a regular pump n needle... Hope this helps
702025
We used the pump sold in combination with this mattress. I imagine the effort taken to inflate it by mouth!!! I would not try it again. I don't know if a bike air pump would fit because I don't have one. You can try and see what happens. Let us know. Good luck!
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They arrived fully inflated!! Much to my surprise and delight. But I did read that you can use a bicycle pump with a basketball pin fitting (not sure what it is called). Hope this helps! The product is awesome BTW. Used for a 34'
1815628
My husband used his,air pump from work it worked fast. You can probably use a bike pump but that might take a while.
882290
Yeah I used an air mattress pump. It really isn't a lot of air. You can blow it up with your mouth in about ten minutes. It's super easy.
1543607
Should be ok for bike tire. You need the inserts for inflating soccer balls, basketballs etc. Makes no sense why the hand pump does not come with inserts.
1350852
I used my shop air compressor, but a small pump such as a water toys inflater would work also. I does take a while to inflate.