Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,784
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From: Prague, Czech Republic
Bikes: Time ADH01, Merlin Extra Light, Orbea Orca, Ritchey Outback,Tomac Revolver Mountain Bike, Cannondale Crit 3.0 now used for time trials.
For a frame pump, if you are fine with going with a mini pump, I have been using the CarbOne for 12 years now and it is great. Very small and light, will pump up to 120 if you wish. Ok, sure, mini pumps will take more time to inflate the tire but in my opinion, I get more benefit from the small size and fly-weight vs a longer stroke larger pump for when I DO NEED to pump the tire which is very infrequently. As for a floor pump, I have a 20 year old Silca which is not bad and has a very accurate gauge. The head I have replaced a few times over the years with no difficulty. The head is brass and durable but the rubber insert wears out from on and off the presta threads - with time. For that reason, a head that is open and a bit loose but clamps down when the closure lever is activated makes better sense to me.