Understanding Short Air Valves on Your Apollo Scooter

If you’ve noticed that the air valves on your Apollo scooter’s tires are quite short, don’t worry — this is completely normal and intentional. The design ensures optimal compatibility with the scooter’s frame, fork, and fenders.

Why Apollo Uses Short Valves

Each Apollo scooter is carefully engineered for performance and reliability. Shorter air valves help maintain safety and durability by:

• Ensuring proper fitment: The short length prevents the valve from hitting the fork while the wheel rotates.

• Reducing impact risk: It minimizes the chance of the valve or valve cap contacting the fender or frame.

• Protecting the valve: A lower profile keeps the valve safer from bumps, bends, and damage during rides.

Tips for Inflating Tires

Because of their compact size, some standard air pumps might be challenging to attach directly to the tire valve. If that’s the case, we recommend using a valve extender for easier inflation.

What’s a Valve Extender?

A valve extender is a small, inexpensive attachment that screws onto your current tire valve, making it longer and easier to reach with most air pumps.

Where to Get One

You can find valve extenders on Amazon or at most local bike shops. They’re affordable and work great with standard Schrader valves (the type used on most Apollo scooters).

How to Use It

1. Remove the existing valve cap.

2. Screw the valve extender onto the valve stem.

3. Connect your air pump and inflate to the recommended PSI.

4. Remove the extender and reattach the valve cap.

Summary

The short air valves on Apollo scooters are a deliberate design choice to improve frame clearance and overall durability. For the easiest tire inflation experience, a valve extender is a simple and effective accessory to keep handy.