Originally Posted by
MNBikeguy
You're logic fails. Do you also inflate your tires simply eyeballing the pressure? If you don't get a flat in 500 miles, then proceed to purchase a pump? If you want to build your first wheel, I'd then suggest borrowing a stand before you buy.
What? Actually, a lot of people go by feel when inflating tires, and it works just fine. So your comparison doesn't make much sense.