ok, I just timed meself, and it took a whopping 45 seconds to pump up both tyres form ~30psi to 110 & 120, including the time it took to carry the pump the 3m over to the bike, and the time it took to rotate the wheels to get the valves up to the top

So, the "great waste of time and effort" that it apparently is to inflate your tyres before each ride is 45 seconds, plus the cost a new Silca rubber every 6 months or so, and a new leather washer about once a year. Big bloody deal!!