Originally Posted by
DrIsotope
I measured the inflator as 82dB, and both of my cordless drills come in at 80dB. So it's just a bit louder than a cordless drill. The sound of the pump isn't high pitched at all, it's a lower tone than a typical drill.
But the best part is that it will take a 700x25 from flat to 90psi in 20-25 seconds, while you just stand there holding the trigger. Topping off the tires from overnight pressure loss takes a few seconds. I get 2+ weeks of use per charge-- riding every day, and airing my tires before every ride.
I'll do a little more research, but pretty much sold on it. Ill look into craftsman as that's what my drill is and maybe share batteries. However gonna check over my floor pump and get it back working correctly.
I was at a triathlon last weekend started to air up my racing wheels with my 30 year old pump and it just stopped at a 100 psi. I needed 180 and the pump tops out at 225 psi or so. I was in a hurry and decide to just use my training wheels and it wouldn't pump them up either. I asked a fellow competitor who was running late if I could borrow his, he said no problem. It took like 4 strokes I was at 100 psi. I was like I guess I need to upgrade. He had a summit floor pump. I was impressed.
Back in 89 or so when Greg Lemond was making his comeback, ABC did a story on him and it showed him in his garage airing up his bike using a compressor.