Weogo

Hi Folks,

My wife has a lovely old Presta gauge from Zefal:

no battery presta gauge

It holds a reading till you push a button and release it.
The range is fine for her road bike.
It's fairly compact and light, no battery needed.
Does anybody know of something similar, with a maximum of around 30~40PSI, 2~3Bar?
I have an accurate gauge at home. All I need is a reasonably CONSISTENT gauge when out riding.

Thanks and good health, Weogo

Rick

Jaco makes some presta gauges that also glow in the dark. They are probably not as light but they are accurate and don't leak air like the presta/schrader digital ones. This one looks smaller. It looks like they come in 30psi, 60psi, and 160psi. I have a 60psi Accu-Gage

skidder

Try an auto parts store. Some auto tires go up into the 40 psi range (hybrid auto tires), and I think the gauges go higher (maybe 60psi?) I just estimate with a "2-finger squeeze" if out on the road and deal with more exacting pressure when I get home.

EDIT: You'll need an adapter if you have presta valves and buy an automotive gauge.

One Wheel

I have a couple like this, mine have max 60 and max 160 psi. I'm pretty happy with them.
https://miltonindustries.com/product...SABEgI7jfD_BwE

Weogo

Hi Folks,

The Zefal really is quite small, and weighs less than one ounce.
Am looking for something similar size/weight.

I've though of trying a plastic 'pencil' style schrader gauge with a Presta adapter; not sure how good a seal the adapter would have...
Anybody ever seen a presta pencil gauge?

I definitely know the 'two-finger squeeze' and may just continue relying on this.
For the poor and gravel roads around here am running 2.25" / 57mm tires on 40mm wide rims at less than 30PSI, so 25~30PSI feels about the same.

Thanks and good health, Weogo

Koyote

Here you go.

One Wheel

That's the gauge that I have, plus a rubber collar. My 160 psi gauge weighs 3.0 oz/ 84 grams, the 60 psi gauge has a larger dial and weighs 4.6 oz/ 129 grams. They're nice tools, but definitely more along the lines of something I would keep at home rather than carry on a ride.

Sy Reene

These list for about $2

RCMoeur 

My experience with Schrader press-on gauges and Presta valves using adapters hasn't been great, as many adapter / gauge combinations won't depress the Presta center stem to get a reading. Pumping isn't an issue, as Presta valves are designed to easily open to allow higher-pressure air to enter, but it doesn't equate to having access to the air in that tube to measure it once the pump chuck is off.

I have the same Zefal Presta gauge as depicted above. It seems to work OK. I also have a Slime brand Presta-head electronic gauge similar to the Schrader e-gauges, but it stopped working a while ago.

Koyote

Oh, I’m sorry—I missed the part where he stated that he wants a gauge to take along when riding.

One Wheel

I'm assuming based on the statement in #5 that the gauge he's looking to replace is very lightweight that OP is looking for something to carry on a ride.

Rick

Topeak SMARTGAUGE D2X is only 56 g / 1.98 oz​​​​​​​.
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Koyote

I’ve had this gauge for about six weeks. It just quit working today.

JohnDThompson 

Still using my Kingsbridge gauge from the 70s:

ofajen

I have one that looks pretty similar except for the dial color. It’s a Meiser Accu-Gauge. I’d still use it but the rubber lining wore out and won’t seal well. I have a new Accu-Gauge that works great. They have Presta models that go up to 15, 30, 60 and 160psi, depending on the range you need. Owned by Milton Industries in Chicago.

Otto

Rick

​​​​​​​Send it back for a refund if possible.

Troul 

in order to get one accurate & small enough in comparison, you'll need to grab a schrader valve gage setup that you can remove the end on to screw on the presta end. It'll likely require an adaptor/union fitting to interface the two.

Rick

Lezyne DIGITAL CHECK DRIVE

noimagination

Sorry, but why in the world would you need a pressure gauge out on the road? Even in my basement, the gauge on my pump is only there to let me know when I'm close. Pump and pinch, adjust inflation if necessary.

At the worst, pump and sit on the bike and look at the tire contact patch. At the very, very worst, pump and ride a little, too squishy add more air, too rough let a little out. You'll be fine.

Garthr

I have one like this that was the first tire gauge I ever owned. From the 70's. Not my listing, and I had a hard time find any images for it ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/256227798764?chn=ps&srsltid=

Weogo

Hi Noimagination,

I've been wrenching for about sixty years and have a pretty good feel for 'tight enough'.
And I own three torque wrenches for when they are useful.

I want to see how small differences at fairly low pressures affect riding.


Garthr, a gauge like that, with a low range, would definitely fit the bill!

Thanks and good health, Weogo