Lazyrider

back up for $86. Worth every penny.

Slackerprince

All set, and no Carbon-Footprint!




Slackerprince

ridethecliche

I think not...

bac

I'm holding out for a Ti pump with solid gold piping.

... Brad

DrPete 

I just took 4 20's, a 5, and a 1, and lit them on fire on my grill. Same effect, and I saved on shipping.

erliuic

Depends on whether you did this inside or outside. The negative externalities from breathing in the smoke may have offset shipping.

ablang

I'll bite.

What does this expensive pump do for you?

ShadowGray

haha I see what you did there.

sp00ki

makes the air you pump lighter. oh, and stiffer.

roadiejorge 

you forgot "vertically compliant".

crash66

The only pump known to blow up a tire, then blow the owner. I put a blond wig on mine.

Lazyrider

Well, the carbon fiber does absolutely nothing for the pump other than make it look cool. Aside from that, this pump is the most substantial one I ever used. It moves a lot of air quickly and has a nice button that switches from high pressure to and easier effort as the tire approaches max psi. I have an old Silca and a cheap Innovations.

I think I spent a good amount of cash on the Silca 20 + years ago but the chuck always blew off at high psi. Goof on it all you want, but guys like Dr. Pete who probably never seen this pump or used it knock it without knowing how good it actually works.

DrPete 

Saw it, used it, didn't like it. Don't make assumptions, big guy.

Lazyrider

For the same argument against spending $84 on a pump (all it does is put air in tires), I question what there is NOT to like about it because all it does is pump air into a tire. Aesthetically, it is the nicest looking pump I ever seen and is quite substantial and it moves A LOT of air fast. You may think it is not worth it, but to say you didn't like it based of function makes me think you are just being a contrarian again.

DrPete 

The double action thing was less than impressive--there was certainly nothing about it that made it better than my TrakPump Max, which retailed for 25% of the price. And the aesthetics? Well, it just looked ridiculous to me. It's right up there with a $500 carbon fiber cordless drill. It's a tool that I throw in my basement or trunk. It doesn't have to look good, nor do I expect a manufacturer to waste time or resources improving the aesthetics of a freakin' pump.

So no, I don't think it's worth it to add to the complexity of a product and make it out of carbon fiber so you can quadruple the price despite marginal improvements in performance. Sorry I'm not enjoying the kool-aid. For whatever reason you seem to place a lot of importance in me liking your pump, and again, if you keep wanting/needing that, you'll be disappointed.

condiment

Way to think inside the box, everybody.

A carbon pump is good for cyclists who have progressed to the point where they're letting their upper bodies atrophy to lose weight for faster hill climbs.

Carrying around a carbon pump, and pumping air with a carbon pump, is less impactful than virtually any other pumping option, maximising atrophy and hence, performance.

DrPete 

There's my problem--I haven't become enough of an athlete to feel the lactate burn from inflating my tires with my low-efficiency pump.

Lazyrider

I couldn't care less if you like the pump or not but I question why you keep commenting on it. Fine, it is not for you but you talk as if it inoperable and what an idiot I am for buying it because of the carbon. If that is the case, your Pinarello is totally wasted on you, your limited talent and your local little insignificant races. Too much bike for you. Point is, buy what you like.

Not to mention that I have been cycling since 1985. I am seasoned enough to know what is quality and this pump from a functional standpoint inflates my tires faster and easier than anything I used in past. Durability is yet to be seen but intial quality is high.

sp00ki

his arguments remind me of the guy who *****es about expensive jeans or "elite" cookware:
as soon as they decide it's not worth it, you never hear the end of it.

quite peculiar, as (unless he's a competing manufacturer) someone else owning one doesn't-- or at least shouldn't-- affect his life one way or the other.

fix

I don't know guys, I hear it blows in both directions...

DrPete 

It doesn't, just like my opinion of his pump shouldn't.

Lazyrider

Yeah, I look for value as well but cycling is the hobby I spend money on and it keeps me healthy. The funny thing is that Dr. Pete rides a high zoot Pinarello carbon fiber bike. Who is he bu!!****tin? WAY WAY too much bike for him yet my pump is an issue? Well last time the pump was up last night there were only 4 left of the 23 they put up. So I am not the only Ahole buying them at 60% off.

DrPete 

The difference? The Pinarello actually goes along for the ride.

Jesus. Enjoy your pump. I'm sorry I don't like it. I'm just as entitled to say it's not worth it as you are to start 3 threads about it. Yay, first amendment. Now STFU.

Lazyrider

LOL, getting under your skin? Yep. The pump is just as functional of a tool as your bike. They both serve their purpose. So is it ok for me to think your Pinarello is an overpriced Taiwanese made frame? Dude, just let it go.

schnee

Lazyrider, you're maddening. Reading one of your posts, you sound cogent and thoughtful for a good chunk of it, then veer right into chest-beating poo-flinging. Do you really have to draw lines in the sand and pick fights so often?