Originally Posted by
Soil_Sampler
For parts availability, Silca is better.
I have 2 Meidai pumps that I purchased used that did not work because of neglect that I got working easily.(greased,new head)
Cut old head off, put on new Silca 24 or Hirame.
I have a Meidai pump also and it still works but I'm sure it's on borrowed time. I have a Silca presta head on it but the Hirame is on my Park PFP-4 which is my daily user.
BTW, I wish the Hirame was better known. It's absurdly expensive but worth every cent.