Originally Posted by
Pamestique
Agree 100%!
Been there did that with the CO2 - got annoying and was not reliable. I now always carry my Topeak! Everyone else likes to borrow it!
Note: I am one of those weirdos that always ride with a Camelbak (road or mountain riding) so I carry the Topeak in the pack. No one has to see it until I pull it out. It's not that ugly, it's just bulky and extremely practical.
I have never used CO2; I have carried a Topeak Road Morph for over 5 years now. it is a great pump. I am considering learning to use CO2 as a backup. At the end of a long ride it might be nice to have the CO2 to save some effort. BTW, I won a couple of CO2 cartridges at the club meeting, and that is another reason to try to CO2. Pamestique, I wear a Camelbak too, even though I am almost 100% road. I like having a cool drink late in a summer ride.