noglider Posted: Silca may be an admirable company, but it doesn't raise the Impero pump in my eyes. I'm comparing pumps, not companies.
I am comparing metal over plastic and not a name. I believe the current pumps by Silca are higher quality and will hold up better than most of the current offerings.
Tourist in MSN Posted: I think some users value Italian brands more the French.
When I bought my road bike that has a Campy drive train, I decided that some vintage Reg brand water bottle cages that were made in Italy decades ago were the right cages for it. It just occured to me, I have a Zefal on that bike, but a Silca pump in storage. I might need to swap pumps.
I am more of the, does it work and not leave me stranded connoisseur. French, Italian or Chinese I don't care. The Stompump that I am purchasing next week is made in California. It has evidently ben the subject of jokes on its appearance. It is made of high quality aluminum and has a filter to keep out dirt.