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Automatic (parasitic) bicycle pump

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This is really funny, but don't do it. Aleksi writes - "Fill your bicycle wheels with conveniently available pressurized air stored in automobiles." - Link.

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Posted by: zieak on March 27, 2006 at 6:20 PM

Would this work? Bicycle tires usually have a 60psi or so optimal fill amount. Vehicles seem to run at about 30psi. Wouldn't the pressure just equalize?

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Posted by: philliptorrone on March 27, 2006 at 6:26 PM

that's what i was thinking, seems like if a bike tire was really low, it might sorta help. i don't have a willing hummer to try this on (don't do this folks, ktx).

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Posted by: jeffyoungstrom on March 27, 2006 at 6:59 PM

Don't semi trucks run high pressure tires? Like up to 100psi. Lot of volume there too. Definitely anti-social behavior to steal their air, though.

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Posted by: texmurphy on March 27, 2006 at 10:13 PM

Only a real a-hole would intentionally deflate a motorists tire for their own sake. It's dangerous and illegal. Get a hand pump you lazy dick.

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Posted by: texmurphy on March 27, 2006 at 10:14 PM

Only a real a-hole would intentionally deflate a motorists tire for their own sake. It's dangerous and illegal. Get a hand pump you lazy dick.

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Posted by: Aleksi on March 28, 2006 at 1:22 AM

:^)

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Posted by: Anonymous on December 4, 2007 at 9:34 AM

dang chillax man.

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