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Old 07-14-11 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
I carry CO2, and one of these tiny beauties, in case of emergency:



Sure, it takes 10 minutes, but this pump can give you enough air to get you home when the CO2 runs out, and it's the size of a cigar.
IMHO, C02 cartridge and a micro pump is the best of both worlds: quick fix for 99% of flats, and enough to get you home on the rare occassion you have multiple flats.
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