Originally Posted by
canam73
Thank you for the recommendations. Have you tried either with Schrader valves?
As I mentioned above, I am happy with my Lezynes for personal and racing use. This is to be the 'family pump' mainly used by my kids (Schrader) and wife (Presta).
Both are fine with Schrader valves - I've used both with Schrader. We have a trailer, a strider bike, both with Schrader, and I also bring both pumps to my brother's place and they have… 6? Schrader valve bikes. I just realized that one of the Blackburns I "lost" is in their garage.
I've also used one to inflate a car tire that was low. I think technically it was some random racer's tire but whatever, it was a car tire.
btw the Blackburn I have has evolved into something worse apparently (the TP-1) - the admittedly rock solid base I hate so much is now a flexible plastic thing, according to BikeRadar.
The Bontrager is now $34. It's called the
reCharge (I had no idea what it was called).
I find the double head easier to lock since it's designed for just one valve type per side. The smart head, although clever, is maybe 95% of what the specific head in terms of locking security. I use valve extenders on my race wheels and the double head is a touch more secure. Also I think the gaskets will last longer, especially since you use the Schrader gasket only when you use a Schrader tube.