However, a battery-powered handheld air compressor may work nicely for adding air slowly. The ball pump should ship with at least one needle. These needles are a little flimsy, so they could break.

Why is a built-in air compressor useful? Let's pump through a few scenarios ... an inflation needle, a ball needle, and an adapter for Presta and Schrader valves. See All 24 Photos Yes, the ...