Bicycle Mechanics - 110V Air Compressors?

Okay, I admit it. I hate pumping up 125 psi tires. The first 90 is a snap, but that last 35 psi is a bear and I sweat more doing the pumping than actually riding the bike.

Does anybody out there know where I can get an inexpensive (less than $75 or so) 110V air compressor that can handle 90+ psi?

Don't bother with the car models -- they can barely pump up a car tire let alone a presta valved hp.

If you're thinking of the pancake model sold on Ebay, I already checked -- they won't handle over 90 psi on a dare.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks!

Do you have a decent floor pump? It's a cinch to inflate to 130psi and beyond... It's the hand pump that gets me when you've flatted out on the road... :)

Do you have a decent floor pump? It's a cinch to inflate to 130psi and beyond... It's the hand pump that gets me when you've flatted out on the road... :)

I have Bell's "The Jury" that allegedly can go to 160 psi but it seems the presta valve doesn't want to cooperate. But that's another problem I'll have to address to the group.

You break the seal on the presta first I assume (unscrew, and depress end nipple bit to a loud *pssst*). Then attach pump. 90% of the time you should get the PSI reading on the guage, then pump away.

You break the seal on the presta first I assume (unscrew, and depress end nipple bit to a loud *pssst*). Then attach pump. 90% of the time you should get the PSI reading on the guage, then pump away.

Thanks. Done that a million times but I still can't get the blessed pump to work. Becoming somewhat depressing.

Big sale weekend for that stuff. Check the automotive stores and sears.

I have a compressor in my garage and it is set to 90-120 PSI. I still rather use my Jo-Blow floor pump, and I pump up my tires to 145psi with no problems.. You may have the wrong pump... :)

Walmart, back in the sporting good section. Bout $35 (least thats what I remember when I bought mine last year).