Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,179
Likes: 1,466
From: Saratoga, CA
Bikes: 1981 Bianchi Specialissima, 1971 Bob Jackson. 2012 Kestrel 4000. 2012 Willier. 2016 Fuji Cross 1.1, 1950 Hetchins, 194X James Fothergill, 1971 Paramount P15, 1973 Paramount P12, 1963 Legnano (x2), 1951 Hetchins, 2024 Canyon Endurace
I have a CO2 set up on each bike. I find it much quicker to get back on the road. Since I'm cheap, I buy the CO2 cartridges in bulk for a buck or two each. The two things I look for are a knob to control the flow and I also like to be able to thread the CO2 dispenser onto the presta valve. I find with both of these features I can control the flow, prevent freezing, and it just works.
If I have a slow leak, I can top off the tire in 10-15 seconds and get back on the road (great for a lunch time ride). I have no issues with a small pump, it just takes more time and that's not what I want to spend my time on.
To each their own.
Mike