So are these modern frame pumps better and easier than the old favorites? I still have my Silca (w/metal Campy head), and while it works fine, is a chore to pump something up to 120psi (sew-up). That said, I carry CO2 carts and an inflator. The one time I needed to use it, I only had 1 cart with me, and the tube was shot, so phone call

I can see where changing a tube (or patching one) it would still be handy to have the frame pump for slight inflation of the tube while remounting the tire, etc. though.