CO2 Cartridge Question..... which one?
07-22-09, 02:41 PM
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CO2 Cartridge Question..... which one?
Can someone tell me what C02 cartridges I need to have?
My tire is a michelin pro race 3, its recommended psi is 118 or so.
Thanks.
My tire is a michelin pro race 3, its recommended psi is 118 or so.
Thanks.
07-22-09, 03:29 PM
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I use 16 gram cartridges. They are able to inflate a 700x23 tire up to about 80-90 PSI, in my experience.
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You also need to consider threaded Vs non-threaded. This depends on which CO2 nozzle your connecting to the cylinder. The non-threaded CO2 cartridges are a bit cheaper than the threaded, so I made sure to get a pump that accepts the non-threaded.
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If your unit will accept non-threaded, get a 15-Pack of paintball cannisters from Walmart, for $8.96...they are 12 g which should be enough for approx 90PSI which is enough to get you home, and way cheaper than the bike-specific ones....and should last you several years!
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+1 Datlas on CO2 from the paintball section.
This is combo pump/inflator I use from Nashbar.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._200278_200405
It can pump manually and also inflates from a cartridge. The manual pump is handy to seat the tube & tire, then one shot from the cartridge and you are rolling again.
This is combo pump/inflator I use from Nashbar.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._200278_200405
It can pump manually and also inflates from a cartridge. The manual pump is handy to seat the tube & tire, then one shot from the cartridge and you are rolling again.
