Originally Posted by
redtires
Right....I bought some pump that says "Schwinn" on it at wally-world of all places about 9 years ago on a whim as I needed one basically right away...it has presta for our bikes, schrader for the kid's bikes and a quick release. I think it cost $11-ish. The gauge on it is pretty accurate, it's metal and it has yet to break. Really, the best place I've found to spend a few extra bucks is on the pump I carry with me...cheap mini-pumps just DO NOT work!
There ya go - substantially less than $30. My mini pump is a Nashbar All-'Rounder and cost me $12. It works fine, but the effort needed to get it to 90 psi for a limp home is also substantial - thus us the nature of the mini. No ride is complete without a helmet on the noggin and a pump in the pocket. There's also the cheap-ass Zefal floor pump I got at Nashbar for $9 that is about as light as the mini, but larger. It has worked for two years now, but feels like I'll break it every time it is used.