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Old 03-22-20 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by wphamilton
The.pumps I carry just aren't going to get enough pressure in the tire for a pressure gauge to matter. Ride light until you get home and pinch flats won't be a problem.

and I ditto what Russ said above, CO2 if you're pressed for time. It also gets as much pressure in as you want.
A very smart guy who used to be here on BF offered a tip. If the cartridge doesn't bring you to full pressure, it's tempting to use the cartridge first and the pump second, but it's better to do it in the opposite order.
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