Ahhh.....
Two things:
1) I have an older TP-5 "Team", that I bought used on CL over 2 years ago. Sturdy as all get-out, and works great. I had to call Blackburn to get a pump head rebuild kit, as I wore out the internal plastic nibs airing up so many bikes with it. The sent the kit cheerfully, and for free.
2) Thanks for the warning on the "Air Tower 5"!! They had offered to exchange, free of charge, my old pump for a new one. I had intended to take them up on it, but never got around to sending in my old unit because I kept getting sidetracked. Now, I don't think I will.
Thanks for the warning!!!
Originally Posted by
cudak888
Which one do you have? The current model, or the '05 with aluminum casing? If the latter, I have no disagreement with that - I had one, and although I didn't care for the pump head, was very pleased with it - until the seals started leaking.
Blackburn sent me the current TP-5 (Edit: "Air Tower 5." They probably re-named it as to not to insult the original TP-5...) in replacement, and I've had nothing but bad experiences with it. Have a look:
http://www.epinions.com/content_319661575812
Take care,
-Kurt