What's your preferred setup for airing up the tires?
07-02-05, 12:11 AM
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What's your preferred setup for airing up the tires?
I seems that my little POS plug-in compressor can't supply more than about 120 psi. I want to purchase a setup that allows me to quickly and easily air up the tires before a ride. I'm usually itching to ride by the time I make it to the garage. Any advice?
Thanks,
Kris
Thanks,
Kris
07-02-05, 01:18 AM
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Modern floor pumps are great. Don't skimp on them though. I have the Topeak Joe Blow floor pump and love it.
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07-02-05, 02:27 AM
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I agree
best thing I did was buy a floor/track pump.
Much easier on the body to crank out 130psi+
Frame ("normal") pumps are much harder on the pecs and shoulders.
best thing I did was buy a floor/track pump.
Much easier on the body to crank out 130psi+
Frame ("normal") pumps are much harder on the pecs and shoulders.
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Just make sure you get a floor pump with a pressure gauge on it. I use my old Blackburn that I've had for probably 10years...still perfect.
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I have a very nice 150 PSI electric compressor in my garage, but I wouldn't think about using it for my bike.
I have a specialized air tool floor pump. It has a gauge on it which is the only way to go. I paid about $30 for it. I use it before every ride with no problems. I can't imagine paying more for one. I live in Texas and the pump lives in my garage. Within a couple of years the o-rings will be trashed due to the heat. I could probably repair it, but for $30, I'll just chuck it and get another one.
I have a specialized air tool floor pump. It has a gauge on it which is the only way to go. I paid about $30 for it. I use it before every ride with no problems. I can't imagine paying more for one. I live in Texas and the pump lives in my garage. Within a couple of years the o-rings will be trashed due to the heat. I could probably repair it, but for $30, I'll just chuck it and get another one.
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Originally Posted by dfw
I have a very nice 150 PSI electric compressor in my garage, but I wouldn't think about using it for my bike.
The problem is to find a chuck that fits pressta valves and not to have to use adapters. Anyone seen one?
07-02-05, 09:11 AM
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i use my electic air compressor too, luckily, mine tops out at 145-150, which is the sweet spot for my tires, but it too has a regulator, so i can set it up to do 130, 120, 115, 90. I've been considering getting a higher end floor pump though, so i can put my tires up to 180 or something just for kicks on day.
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Originally Posted by Bikeophile
Just make sure you get a floor pump with a pressure gauge on it....
