Originally Posted by
cyclezen
I've had my Pista since 1978, it's still working fabulously. And the gauge on it is pretty accurate and reliable. Pump leather head on plunger, Hose and head have been replaced...
It does require more strokes than many of the larger, newer pump designs. Mine is the 'cheaper' one with the plastic handle - which cost $60 in '78...
'Steel', in this case, 'Is Real'... it is Columbus Straightgauge tubing...
Pista pump can be had at REI for $149 and if you're a COOP member you get additional 20% off thru 5/25...
I also have a Serfas pump as a backup, very sturdy and reliable, it also is a 'loaner' for friends... Gauge is consistent but reads about 10psi low... Knowing that I adjust, and also alert anyone who gets to use it.
YMMV
Ride On
Yuri
REI shows a Silca Terra pump or Pista for $149, a Pista Plus for $199, and something called a Super Pista for $500.
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I'm not knocking Silca, I'm sure they make a fine product. There are certainly plenty of Silca devotees who pop up on these threads.
I'll admit I'm cheap when it comes to tools. During my working years as a car mechanic, I spent thousands on tools, but nothing compared to some of the guys I worked with, who had $60K and even more in their tools. I bought Snap On for things that mattered and cheaper stuff when I could.
There may be people here who can spend $500 on a Super Pista, and that's their business. Someone must be buying them. To me, a floor pump isn't a big deal. All it has to do is inflate tires. If I had to buy a new one, I might spend $100, but probably not.