Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 13,144
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
I have an apparently bomb-proof Nashbar Ultimate pump which could easily be 20 years old; I have no recollection of when I got it anymore. I dunno if L'Orange or Earl Grey are built the same (mine has a dual valve hole, autoselecting lever-lockhead), but I wouldn't hesitate to try one of those for the money based on my experience with their pumps.
I actually have a Taggio Pro pump head on it now, which works quite handily, though the hose clamp is awkward. I'd like to have a better, less coarse looking way to secure the barb in the hose, but maybe the newer ones have addressed this, I dunno.