Originally Posted by
jeichelberg87
I purchased a BELL floor pump at Wal-Mart. Nothing cheap about it. Cost 20 bucks compared to 40-50 bucks for stuff at the LBS.
Sounds like you might have a case of snob-ite iss...
LOL, not snobby at all. Just want to get these things once, without trying several before I'm pleased with them. I'd give the same courtesy to anyone looking for advice with the things I'm experienced with.
A friend of mine purchased a pump at one of the mass retailers (maybe Walmart) for about $20 bucks, and he can't stand it. Hard to get on and off the valve stem, hose too short, doesn't fit a presta valve, no release, etc...